accounting bookkeeper

Jack R. Bowerman, CPA - Professional Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting firm in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking an experienced accountant to manage payroll, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in accounting software and excellent communication skills are required. This is a permanent position with work hours ranging from 37.5 to 44 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience with bookkeeping systems required.
• Valid driver's licence and own transportation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare tax returns and trial balance of books.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACCPAC

Accounting software

Caseware / Caseview

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Quick Books

Simply Accounting

TaxPrep

Job description

Education :

Expérience :

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

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

Computer and technology knowledge

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

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

Screening questions

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 5 years or more
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 37.5 to 44 hours per week