Summary Accounting Technician near Prince Rupert (BC)
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "accounting technician" was moved from the group Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) to the group Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200).
Find key facts and figures about working as an accounting technician. The following information is applicable to all Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
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.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$25.00/hour
Median wage in the North Coast Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the North Coast Region
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Jobs
3 jobs
advertised near Prince Rupert (BC)
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Skills
- Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
- Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
- Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
- Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
- Post journal entries
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