accounting bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency is seeking candidates to manage payroll calculations and financial records. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience in bookkeeping. Work must be completed on-site in Mississauga, Canada.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience related to financial records.
• Experience with manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available