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Accounting Technician/Associate

@ Avery Cooper & Co. Ltd.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Avery Cooper & Co. Ltd. is hiring a full-time Accounting Technician/Associate to assist clients with bookkeeping, year-end accounting, audit preparation and internal accounting practices, with limited supervision. The role requires 3+ years of financial reporting and bookkeeping experience, knowledge of Canadian ASPE and NPO standards, and travel. Schedule.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients with bookkeeping and year-end accounting
  • Prepare clients for audits and internal accounting practices
  • Handle correspondence with CRA on client compliance
  • Develop and maintain client relationships over time

Requirements summary:

  • 3+ years financial reporting and bookkeeping experience
  • Working knowledge of Canadian ASPE and NPO standards
  • Experience with Sage or QuickBooks software (asset)
  • Willingness and ability to travel
  • Excellent written and oral communication

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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description
Qualifications

  • 3+ years of current and/or recent financial reporting and bookkeeping experience,
  • Working knowledge of Canadian ASPE and NPO Accounting Standards and related technical literature,
  • Previous experience using various accounting software including Sage50, Sage300, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop is considered an asset,
  • Willingness and ability to travel,
  • The ability to work independently with limited supervision,
  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral, required,
  • Strong time and deadline management skills,
  • A can-do attitude and commitment to excellence

Responsibilities

  • Work independently in a wide variety of engagements with limited supervision of Senior Staff,
  • Emphasis on assisting clients with bookkeeping, year-end accounting, audit preparation, and other key internal accounting practices,
  • Handle correspondence with CRA in ensuring clients compliance with relevant reporting and other requirements,
  • Learn to develop and maintain client relationships.

Expectations

  • Our people are what makes it possible to serve our clients. We expect you to capitalize on opportunities to develop your skills and help others within the organization grow as professionals,
  • Our clients are the most important part of our business, and your first responsibility is to ensure that our clients receive premium professional service for a fair value,
  • We expect everyone to contribute ideas for improving the way we serve our clients and operate a successful firm,
  • We expect everyone to treat each other with courtesy, dignity, and respect. We look for ways to support each team member as they fulfil their personal goals and family responsibilities.

To apply by email or if you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team here.

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