Accounting Technician- part time

What if you could use your accounting and tax skills, work close to home, alongside a small and supportive team? Williamson Accounting Services ( , is a firm that specializes in providing accounting, bookkeeping and taxation services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. We also provide consultation to growing businesses and to individuals looking to start their own. located near high way 401 and 404 area of Toronto, We are seeking a part-time Accounting Technician. Do you enjoy being involved with small business tax, and all its intricacies? Do you have a desire to exceed client expectations? Do you want to be an important part of a firm that provides you with meaningful work, and an opportunity to grow? If this sounds like you, we may have a job for you. Part-time starts at $17 to $21 to be reviewed after a three-month probation period. Regular office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00pm. Duties and Responsibilities As a core member of the Williamson Accounting Team, your goal in this position will be to provide bookkeeping and accounting services for a diverse range of clientele. On a practical level, you will: * Organize and compile client data from source documents * Enter invoices, receipts and reconcile bank accounts * Prepare government remittances (Payroll, WSIB, and HST, EHT) * Payroll administration * Prepare T1s (Personal Tax Returns) * Prepare working paper files and T2 corporate tax forms * Communicate with the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of clients Ideal Candidate Effective communication is a key factor in this role as you will be communicating with clients, government agencies and as well other staff members. You will excel in this position if you are: * Independent: you do not need somebody looking over your shoulder to complete your work to the best of your standards. * Responsible: your dedication to your clients compels you to get things done in a timely manner, and you can follow work processes. * Proactive: You spot potential issues and act to solve them before they become too problematic. Qualifications If this sounds like the role for you, here is what we are looking for: * You have either worked in a small organization or enjoy a varied role that includes bookkeeping and some tax services * You have experience in bookkeeping or full-cycle accounting, including AR/AP, reconciliations, government remittances, reporting, and payroll * You have experience serving customers in a customer-facing role * You are proficient and up-to-date with QuickBooks – desktop and online * You have excellent Microsoft Office and especially Microsoft Excel skills * A College/University degree/diploma in accounting/bookkeeping is an asset * Tax preparation experience an asset How to Apply Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete person – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits, and workplace preferences, and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you will receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results. Priority will be given to those who complete the assessment. We encourage all qualified people to apply. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us with the “Need Help” button in the application.

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