Kluane Drilling/Loucheux is seeking an experienced Accounting Technician to assist in all aspects of accounting and payroll administration.
Knowledge and skills required:
o Knowledge in Accounting/Bookkeeping practices and procedures, along with basic knowledge of accounting theory;
o Good knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
o Good knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Suites).
o Good knowledge of various filing systems.
o Good oral and written communication skills.
o Strong organizational skills
o Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload.
o Ability to maintain confidentiality.
o Ability to work independently.
o Ability to work in a cross–cultural environment.
o Ability to directions from more than one source.
Completion of Secondary Education courses in accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll. (minimum of 1 year).
An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.
Duties include:
- Enter employee information such as attendance, leave, and overtime records to calculate wages and benefits.
- Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
- Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll and for utility, tax, and other bills.
- Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers’ compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government documents.
- Prepare payroll-related files and supporting documentation such as year-end tax returns, pensions, employment records, and other statements.
- Prepare end-of-period reports for reconciliation of payroll issued to bank statements.
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
40 hours per week, pay rate at $32,30 per hour.
The position will be located in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.