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Accounting technicians and bookkeepers

Accounting technicians and bookkeepers maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Employment Outlooks

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$19.55

/hr

Typical

CA$28.02

/hr

Experienced

CA$45.07

/hr

Average: CA$31.05/hr

78.4% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

accounting bookkeeper
accounting technician
bookkeeper
finance technician

All Examples

accounting bookkeeper
accounting technician
bookkeeper
bookkeeping clerk
budget officer
finance officer
finance technician
financial officer
financial services administrator - Canadian Armed Forces
senior bookkeeper

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements
Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls and for utility, tax and other bills
Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government documents
Prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookkeeping services
Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.
Completion of a college program in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field or Completion of two years (first level) of a recognized professional accounting program (e.g., Chartered Accounting, Certified General Accounting) or Courses in accounting or bookkeeping combined with several years of experience as a financial or accounting clerk are required.