Staff Accountant Salary in Delta, British Columbia

Staff Accountant job description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Overview/Summary of the role:

As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for performing various accounting tasks, which includes managing financial transactions, managing ledgers and budgets, reconciling accounts, and generating financial statements. You will work to maintain accurate financial records so that the organization can ensure that all financial transactions are properly accounted for.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Record financial transactions, which includes posting of debits and credits to the general ledger system

- Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements

- Assist with budgeting and financial forecasting

- Conduct monthly and quarterly reconciliations between bank and company accounts

Staff Accountant interview questions

Interviewer: Good morning! Can you please introduce yourself?

Candidate: Good morning! My name is John Smith and I am a recent Accounting graduate from the University of XYZ.

Interviewer: Why did you decide to pursue a career in Accounting?

Candidate: I have always had a passion for numbers and I enjoy problem-solving. I believe Accounting provides an opportunity to work with complex data and help companies make sound financial decisions.

Interviewer: Can you walk us through your experience with Microsoft Excel?

Candidate: Absolutely. I have used Excel extensively throughout my coursework and internships. I am proficient in functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and charts.