accounting technician

Government of Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Quebec is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain financial records and prepare payroll cheques. Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills. The position requires a College diploma or equivalent experience and 1-2 years of relevant work experience. Benefits include healthcare, life insurance, and a flexible working schedule.

Benefits

Health care plan

Life insurance

Free parking available

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records using bookkeeping systems.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organized

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• College/CEGEP
• 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

• 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week