Cost accountant

Education: Bachelor's degree. Tasks: Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements. 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. Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements. Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure. Analyze financial documents and reports. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Area of specialization: Accounting. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).