Accounting Technician

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This Accounting Technician role provides essential accounting support in a public accounting environment. You will prepare working papers, manage reconciliations, process payroll, and maintain general ledger records under ASPE. The position requires managing multiple client files with accuracy while responding to queries from professional staff.

What you will be doing

• Prepare client working papers including bank reconciliations, technical accounting schedules, and supporting documentation for file completion
• Perform payroll processing including data entry, validation, and testing
• Conduct ongoing bookkeeping and accounting analysis in accordance with internal procedures
• Respond to queries from team members and update client files accordingly
• Leverage technology to improve processes and enhance service delivery

What the role requires

• Diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
• 1+ years of hands-on bookkeeping and/or full-cycle accounting experience
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Sage 50, QuickBooks Desktop, and QuickBooks Online
• Experience in a public accounting environment with ASPE-based accounting

Designations

What your resume should make obvious

Screeners spend seconds on a first pass. For this role, these are the things worth putting where they will be seen.

• Specify your public accounting experience: how many client files managed simultaneously and types of entities served
• List accounting software by name and proficiency level, particularly Sage 50 and QuickBooks variants
• State your ASPE experience explicitly, including types of working papers prepared
• Quantify your payroll experience: number of employees processed and frequency of pay cycles
• Mention familiarity with file preparation software like CaseWare or similar working paper tools

Where people in this role usually come from

Candidates typically come from bookkeeping roles in public accounting firms or have transitioned from in-house accounting positions seeking exposure to multiple clients and industries. Prior experience supporting accountants with file preparation and client deliverables is common.