accounting bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in Toronto is looking for an individual to manage payroll calculations, keep financial records, and prepare tax returns. Candidates must have a Secondary school graduation certificate and experience with bookkeeping. The position is on-site with no remote work options. Skills in communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English.
• Willingness to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Keep financial records and maintain various accounts.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Post journal entries.
• Prepare financial and accounting reports.
• Prepare tax returns.
• Reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Time management

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

• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Time management