Accountant

Accountant Job Description

An Accountant is a detail-oriented professional responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting various accounting functions within an organization. This role involves processing transactions, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end close procedures, and preparing financial reports. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel. Typically, 0-2 years of experience in accounting or a related field is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is essential, and candidates actively pursuing a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation are often preferred. A foundational understanding of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE/IFRS) and tax principles is key.

Typical Accountant Duties:

Process and record financial transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Perform regular bank and general ledger account reconciliations.

Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, preparing journal entries and supporting schedules.

Prepare various financial reports and statements for internal use.

Ensure adherence to company accounting policies and internal controls.

Support the audit process by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.

Assist with tax calculations and filings, ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations.

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Salary for Accountant

58000 - 79250

Low

58000

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

68750

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

79250

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels.

Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.