accounting assistant

Central Accounting Group Professional Corporation; Gander; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking an accountant to prepare journal entries, manage accounts, and maintain financial records. Candidates must have knowledge of accounting software such as Sage and QuickBooks, and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and does not allow for remote work.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of accounting practices.
• Experience with manual bookkeeping essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and financial statements.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable.
• Perform reconciliations and maintain records.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Accurate

Client focus

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

Quick Books

MS Excel

MS Word

Caseware/Caseview

Job description

Job details

• Salary 20.00 to 25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Private sector
• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare journal entry
• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare trial balance
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Assess fixed assets and depreciation
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Sage Accounting Software
• Word processing software
• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Caseware/Caseview

Bookkeeping and accounting

• Manual

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-02

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.