accounting bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Abbotsford is seeking a candidate responsible for payroll management and maintaining financial records. The role requires a college diploma and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This position is strictly on-site, meaning work must be completed at the physical location with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and establish and balance accounts.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare statistical, financial, and accounting reports.

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare trial balance of books

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized