accounting clerk

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Charlottetown is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage financial transactions, prepare reports, and ensure accuracy in the ledger. The role requires strong attention to detail and client focus, with health benefits and a supportive work environment. Candidates should possess a related college diploma and have 2+ years of work experience in accounting. Please note that the role is strictly on-site with no remote options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Bonus

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger and journal entries.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Prepare payroll and bank reconciliations.
• Collect payments from debtors and address customer complaints.
• Prepare reports and manage cash.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Ability to multitask

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Reliability

Quick learner

Versatility

Resourcefulness

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

MS Great Plains (GP)

MS Excel

Spreadsheet software

Human resources software

MS Word

Internet

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

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

• Private sector

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare general ledger
• Prepare journal entry
• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Review on the behaviour with regard to deposits and withdrawals, overdraws, defaults, dishonoured payments and spending patterns
• Prepare payroll
• Invoice clients
• Collect payments from debtors
• Perform financial calculations, such as costing and budgeting
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Prepare reports
• Manage cash

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Great Plains (GP)
• Human resources software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Internet

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Versatility
• Resourcefulness
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available