accounting bookkeeper

Ribeyre CPA; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Port Coquitlam seeks an experienced accountant to manage payroll, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 3-5 years of related experience. The position offers health benefits, a bonus, and requires 30 to 40 hours of work per week in English.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Bonus

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in accounting.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare tax returns and other financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Time management

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Responsibilities

• 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

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• 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
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week