Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
Occupation · NOC 2021 12200 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 12200
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 6,911
- Median wage, Canada
- C$28.02 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 7,816
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About this occupation
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.
Example job titles
- accounting bookkeeper
- accounting technician
- bookkeeper
- finance technician
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
- Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements
- Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls and for utility, tax and other bills
- Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government documents
- Prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookkeeping services
- Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a college program in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field or Completion of two years (first level) of a recognized professional accounting program (e.g., Chartered Accounting, Certified General Accounting) or Courses in accounting or bookkeeping combined with several years of experience as a financial or accounting clerk are required.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 138 |
| 2017 | 151 |
| 2018 | 81 |
| 2019 | 325 |
| 2020 | 335 |
| 2021 | 308 |
| 2022 | 1,000 |
| 2023 | 1,751 |
| 2024 | 1,860 |
| 2025 | 890 |
| 2026 | 72 |
- Trusted Accounting & Tax Services Inc.14
- V-TAC Accounting Services Inc.13
- PABLA'S ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES INC.12
- Highlight Motor Freight Inc.10
- MALLETTE S.E.N.C.R.L.10
- Accel Professional Corporation9
- 1505360 ONTARIO INC9
- SYNDICATE TRANSPORT LTD.8
- DG Accounting Inc.7
- Nu-b inc.7
- ASCEND CANADA LLP7
- Pro Tax Block Corp.7
- SATISH ACCOUNTING SERVICES INC6
- Selina Pan Professional Corporation6
- B.N. Dulay's Trux Ltd.6
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 295 | 180 |
| 2025 | 960 | 110 |
| 2024 | 1,145 | 50 |
| 2023 | 875 | 55 |
| 2022 | 465 | 30 |
| 2021 | 115 | 50 |
| 2020 | 145 | 75 |
| 2019 | 125 | 85 |
| 2018 | 50 | 40 |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 |
| 2016 | 0 | 30 |
| 2015 | 0 | 15 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 90 |
| 2019 | 210 |
| 2020 | 220 |
| 2021 | 165 |
| 2022 | 495 |
| 2023 | 930 |
| 2024 | 1,195 |
| 2025 | 1,070 |
| 2026 | 475 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2015 | 415 |
| 2016 | 305 |
| 2017 | 855 |
| 2018 | 965 |
| 2019 | 1,230 |
| 2020 | 800 |
| 2021 | 2,780 |
| 2022 | 2,020 |
| 2023 | 1,725 |
| 2024 | 1,630 |
| 2025 | 1,435 |
| 2026 | 1,060 |
- Canadian Experience Class7,390
- Federal Skilled Worker3,640
- Provincial Nominee Program2,895
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$19.55 | C$28.02 | C$45.07 |
| Alberta | C$20.00 | C$30.00 | C$50.96 |
| British Columbia | C$19.44 | C$28.00 | C$47.45 |
| Manitoba | C$17.00 | C$25.00 | C$40.85 |
| New Brunswick | C$16.00 | C$25.00 | C$40.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$17.00 | C$25.00 | C$40.00 |
| Nova Scotia | C$16.50 | C$24.04 | C$38.00 |
| Ontario | C$19.23 | C$28.50 | C$46.15 |
| Quebec | C$20.25 | C$28.02 | C$43.75 |
| Saskatchewan | C$18.00 | C$27.16 | C$43.27 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 7,816
- Vacancies advertised
- 8,320
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$27.99
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