accounting bookkeeper

KENNEDY TAX & ACCOUNTING INC.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Toronto is seeking an accounting professional to calculate payroll and maintain financial records. The ideal candidate must have a secondary school graduation certificate and at least one year of experience in a similar role. Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel is essential. This is a permanent position requiring 30 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting required.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and maintain accounts using bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.

Skills

Accounting software

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Access

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week