accounting clerk

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

Job summary

A government agency in Moncton is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk. You will handle accounts receivable, general ledger, and prepare financial statements. A college diploma or equivalent experience is required, along with 1-2 years of accounting. This role offers benefits including a health care plan and retirement savings options. All work must be done on-site.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience required.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger and journal entry.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Store and update financial data.

Skills

Accounting software

Quick Books

MS Excel

MS Word

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Education

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

Tools

Spreadsheet

MS PowerPoint

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

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare general ledger
• Prepare journal entry
• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare trial balance
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Review on the behaviour with regard to deposits and withdrawals, overdraws, defaults, dishonoured payments and spending patterns
• Invoice clients
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform general office duties
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare reports

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Bookkeeping and accounting

• Manual

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available