Project Accountant Accounting

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: Bilingual
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 5 years or more Work setting
Consulting engineering company
Tasks
Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
Train staff
Analyze clients' financial records
Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
Prepare reports and audit findings
Prepare financial statements and reports
Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
Analyze financial documents and reports
Examine accounting records
Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
Variance analysis
Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
Project management
Computer and technology knowledge
MS Great Plains (GP)
Accounting software
Quick Books
Caseware/Caseview
Database software
MS Office
Oracle
Internet
MS Excel
MS Windows
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
MS PowerPoint
MS Outlook
Area of work experience
~ Project coordination

Area of specialization
Financial examination
Accounting
Security and safety
~ Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Large caseload
Large workload
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Ability to multitask
Adaptability
Due diligence
Proactive
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
Day
Overtime available
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Pension plan
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
~ Long-term care insurance

Other benefits
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
Free parking available
On-site recreation and activities
Travel insurance
Wellness program
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for youths
~ Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
~ Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)