Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Maintain financial records using manual and computerized systems
• Post journal entries and reconcile accounts
• Prepare trial balances, general ledgers, and financial statements
• Calculate payroll and prepare cheques
• Complete and submit tax remittance and pension contribution forms
• Prepare tax returns and provide personal bookkeeping services
• Compile financial, statistical, and accounting reports

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a college program in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field is usually required.
• Partial completion of a recognized professional accounting program plus relevant experience may be accepted by some employers.
• Several years of experience as a financial or accounting clerk may substitute for formal education in some cases.
• Many employers offer paid leave, health benefits, pension contributions, and other workplace benefits depending on the organization and sector.