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THE ORGANIZATION Givens LLP Chartered Professional Accountants is in search of a highly skilled *Accounting Technician *to join our growing team! We're building the best accounting business in the Edmontonregionby empowering entrepreneurs to build scalable, profitable businesses with proven accounting technology, data-driven strategies, and actionable advice. Over the last 80 years, we?ve grown our accounting firm to three full-service branches throughout Alberta. We?re a dynamic team of high-performing people who focus on meaningful client relationships, provide exceptional services, instill teamwork, and provide on-the-job training with an open-door policy. We listen, learn, and understand the unique challenges our clients face, and always provide them with innovative accounting solutions. Our success is due to a work culture that is both family focused and professional. We like to have fun while operating with a fierce will and determination that puts our clients and professionalism at the forefront of everything we do. We pride ourselves on our excellent work-life balance that allows us to have benefits such as hybrid work from home arrangements, flex Fridays, minimal overtime during tax season, flexible hours, and a highly collaborative team atmosphere. THE OPPORTUNITY The objective of *an Accounting Technician *is to maximize the businesses' opportunity for fulfillment and growth. An *Accounting Technician *builds relationships with new clients and manages relationships with existing ones whilst meeting time and revenue budgets and workflow deadlines. A successful *Accounting Technician *will have a high level of intellectual curiosity to identify gaps, growth, and other potential for the client. RESPONSIBILITIES Key responsibilities: ? Perform general ledger account reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors made by both internal and external personnel for Compilation Engagements ? Handle corporate and personal income tax preparation in all aspects ? Preparation of Bookkeeping, government forms and any ad-hoc jobs ?Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all assigned client?s operational management accounts ? Preparation of payroll and remittance for external clients ? Ability to perform as part of a team while maintaining and building lasting relationships with clients and team members by understanding and anticipating their needs in advance THE INDIVIDUAL Success in this role calls for a motivated individual with proven experience in accounting and or bookkeeping and intermediate corporate tax experience with a high level of time management, organizational and analytical skills. Your background includes the ability self-managed day-to-day activities, including production of taxation, fulfillment of accounting processes and identification of opportunities for clients. You?re a motivated professional who thrives on creating a climate of inclusion, trust, and productivity. Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential) * BBA in Accounting ; BCom with Accounting Major or equivalent education * 2+ years? experience in an accounting and bookkeeping role * 2+ years experience using Quickbooks Online * Excellent Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel skills * Intermediate to advanced knowledge of accounting and corporate taxation principles and procedures * Ability to work independently and in a team environment while building enriching relationships * Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. * Accountable, takes ownership and makes decisions * Ability to solve problems and alleviate conflicts or escalate tactfully * Effective under pressure Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Desirable) * Certificate in Quickbooks Online * Experience with Canadian accoun