accounting bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A federal government agency in Toronto is seeking an experienced accountant to manage payroll and maintain financial records. Responsibilities include calculating cheques, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience. The role requires on-site work only and offers free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain various financial accounts.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and balance various accounts.
• Prepare statistical and financial accounting reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Quick Books

MS Office

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Head office

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 trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Supervision

• Accounting and related clerks

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Quick Books
• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Property management

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

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

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available