Accounting Technician

COMPANY SUMMARY: 

At HMA Consulting, we are a group of professionals who are committed to provide top notch services to our clients ensuring that our clients succeed both operationally and financially with our support. We assist them to better and timely understand their business pulse to make informed decision that makes them stand out in their league. 

COMPANY OPERATING NAME: HMA Consulting Inc. 

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 535 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2Z6 Canada 

JOB SUMMARY: 

We are seeking to hire an Accounting Technician for our growing team. The team member will be providing professional service to the client to meet their compliance and reporting requirements. 

JOB TITLE: Accounting Technician

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES: 

• Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. 
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas and deadlines. 
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses. 
• Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers, and prepare financial statements. 
• Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues. 
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement. 
• Calculate and prepare payroll for clients. 
• Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government documents. 
• Assist in preparing tax returns and perform other accounting services. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Completion of secondary school is required 
• Completion of a college program in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field is required
  
• At least 3 years of experience 
• Excellent oral and written communication in English 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Effective interpersonal skills 
• Client focus and dependability 
• Must be a team player, flexible, reliable, and organized 
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Office and Accounting Software 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Full-time, Long-term. 

WAGES: $30 per hour 

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week 

OVERTIME: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations. 

BENEFITS PACKAGE: 

• Insurance from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covered by employer. 
• Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a semi-monthly basis. 

ANTICIPATED START DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: As soon as possible 

LOCATION OF WORK: 535 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2Z6 Canada 

Preference is given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, Asylum Seekers with valid open Work Permits, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Vulnerable Youth. 

Please note that multiple submissions by one individual for this position will not be considered. Submissions will be reviewed and those who we believe might be a perfect addition to our team will be contacted. If interested in this position, please apply by email at accountingtechnicianjob@hmainc.ca or by mail to the business address with a resume and cover letter. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.