Bookkeeper

About This Role

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Accounting. Accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping. Work setting: On-site customer service. Urban area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Head office. Tasks: 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. Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports. Prepare tax returns. Prepare trial balance of books. Reconcile accounts. Computer and technology knowledge: Accounting software. MS Excel. MS Windows. MS Word. Quick Books. Simply Accounting. MS Office. Spreadsheet. Equipment and machinery experience: Scanner. Area of specialization: Accounting. Security and safety: Bondable. Confidential security clearance. Criminal record check. Drug test. Enhanced reliability security clearance. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Tight deadlines. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Time management. Adaptability. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available.

What You'll Do

• 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
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

What We're Looking For

• Entry level experience
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Accounting
• Accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping
• Security and safety: Bondable, Confidential security clearance, Criminal record check, Drug test, Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Work conditions: Ability to work independently, Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Tight deadlines, Work under pressure
• Personal suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Time management, Adaptability

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