accounting bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A position with the Government of Canada available in Toronto, requiring a secondary school graduation certificate and providing responsibilities in financial bookkeeping and records management. The role demands attention to detail and efficient communication skills in a deadline-driven environment, underlining the importance of accuracy.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, tight deadline environment.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Time management

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

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 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

Additional information 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