Sr. Accounting Technician

Essential Functions / Job Duties

• Review and process financial transactions (invoices, bank deposits, time sheets, payroll, etc.) on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with government policies and procedures and regulatory requirements; follow up and resolve any and all issues, seeking direction where required.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data in order to compile and keep financial records using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare all documents and forms related to regulatory requirements and ensuring accuracy as well as timely submission.
• Consolidate data like gas-card expense, time-cards, etc. with department database for the purpose of preparing reports or processing requests.
• Calculate and prepare fuel tax returns on quarterly basis, and remit taxes in the specified time.
• Compute deductions and process data for payrolls.
• Conduct all necessary account, bank, and other reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effectively monitor multiple projects regularly to check on progress against deadlines.
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients’ business and maintain client relationships.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in accounting/bookkeeping field is required
• Completion of secondary school is required
• College level education in the field of accounting/bookkeeping OR courses in accounting or bookkeeping combined with experience in accounting/bookkeeping field is desired.