accounting technician

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

Job summary

An established government entity is seeking a detail-oriented financial clerk with a strong background in bookkeeping and payroll processing. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, preparing payroll cheques, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience in financial reporting. Join a dedicated team where your contributions will support the financial integrity of public services. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
• Proficient in preparing payroll and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records and balance various accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial Reporting

Account Reconciliation

Payroll Calculation

Tax Preparation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• 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