accounting bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Grand Manan Parish; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Grand Manan Parish, Canada, is seeking an accounting professional to manage payroll, financial records, and reports. Applicants require a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least 1 year of relevant experience. The position is on-site with benefits including a health care plan and free parking. Strong skills in accounting software and MS Office are essential.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to work independently and with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records using bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare statistical and financial reports.
• Reconcile accounts.

Skills

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Word

Quick Books

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

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.

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

• 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
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS Office

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available