Accounting Technician - Saskatoon, Canada - TAM International

Description

TAM International LP is in search of a dynamic individual, with amazing attention to detail, to join their team as an Accounting Technician.

The Accounting Technician will manage company accounts payable and accounts receivable and maintain appropriate financial documentation through an organized filing system.

Other responsibilities will include producing monthly accounting reports, making accurate monthly remittances, recording deposits to the General Ledger as well as processing payments and receipts, providing assistance with annual review engagement working papers, ensuring the timely and accurate invoicing and vouchering, updating the internal database and administrative duties related to finance and bookkeeping.

Other duties will be assigned as necessary.


Responsibilities:

• Maintaining an organized filing system for all appropriate documents.
• Produce monthly accounting reports.
• Ensure accurate processing of monthly remittances.
• Prepare the general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Manage accounts receivable.
• Manage accounts payable.
• Prepare trial balances.
• Open and close books for external accountants.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Conduct banking.
• Invoice clients.
• Assess fixed assets and depreciation.
• Costing and budgeting.
• Prepare income tax.
• Prepare reports.
• Store, update and retrieve financial data.
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintaining filing and record systems.
• Answer customer inquiries.
• Process claims and vouchers for payment.
• Enter invoices.
• Match invoices with purchase orders.
• Check all claims for accuracy.
• Verify account codes and signatures for proper assignment of budgetary expenditures.
• Act as firstline contact with vendors regarding billing problems.
• Keep the CFO informed of potential accounting and billing problems.

Key Requirements:

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or another related field.

years of experience in accounts payable/accounts receivable, payroll, and general bookkeeping.

• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Experience with budget, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices.
• Perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in dealing with accounting systems, budgets, internal controls, business planning, and asset management is desirable.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanour.
• A welldefined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and teambuilding skills.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.

**If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.