accounting bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A government body in Calgary seeks an experienced accounting professional responsible for payroll calculations and maintaining financial records. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with various accounting and database software is essential. This is an on-site role with no remote options. Benefits include free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Experience with accounting software and bookkeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare statistical and financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Quick Books

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 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
• 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

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Database software
• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available