Accounting technician

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Accounting
• Accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping
• Accounting and finance
• Finance, general

Work setting

• Private sector

Tasks

• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions