Career Ambassadors

Accountant

Accountants measure, communicate and interpret financial activity. Decision makers count on accurate financial information in order to make strategic business decisions.

What do Accountants do on the job?

• Design and administer accounting and information systems that include records of assets, liabilities and business transactions
• Prepare budgets, tax returns and financial statements
• Analyze financial information to assist in planning financial management policies, business strategies and the control and use of business assets
• Provide personal and corporate income tax and estate planning services
• Provide internal and external auditing services
• Make recommendations regarding solutions to business and financial problems

Where do Accountants work?

• AREVA and Cameco
• Businesses
• Provincial, Federal and Municipal Government
• Banks
• Manufacturing companies
• Public accounting practices
• Educational institutions

Job Titles

• Auditor
• Taxation specialist
• Treasurers
• Chief Financial Officers
• Budget officers

What characteristics do you need?

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking, logical analysis and problem solving skills
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• High ethical standards

Estimated Average Hourly Wage from Service Canada - Saskatchewan - $32.93/hour

Post-Secondary Institutes

• University of Saskatchewan – Edward’s School of Business – Bachelor of Commerce
o Degree Program
o Require: Grade 12 with a minimum of 80% average including English A30, English B30, Math B30, Math C30
o Length: Four year

• University of Saskatchewan – Edward’s School of Business – Business Co-operative Education Program

o Degree Program
o Require: Grade 12 with a minimum of 80% average including English A30, English B30, Math B30, Math C30
o Length: Four 1/2 years

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