accounting bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ottawa is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage payroll calculations, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. This is an on-site position with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and financial statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACCPAC

Accounting software

Caseware/Caseview

MS Excel

MS Word

Quick Books

Simply Accounting

TaxPrep

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

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

• ACCPAC
• Accounting software
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• TaxPrep

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability