bookkeeper

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

Job summary

An esteemed government organization in British Columbia is seeking a skilled professional for a financial role. You will manage general ledgers, prepare financial reports and statements, and oversee accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate should have a diploma from a recognized program and experience with accounting software. Public transportation is available, and work is primarily conducted on-site with tight deadlines and high attention to detail being essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Other benefits

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
• Send invoices and receive payments from customers.
• Provide clients with information and prepare financial statements.
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Gather and prepare reports and audit findings.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and manage cash.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Dependability

Organized

Ability to work independently

Team player

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Office

Sage Accounting Software

Spreadsheet

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Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Financial technology

Responsibilities Tasks

• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Send invoices
• Receive payments from customers
• Provide clients with information
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare journal entry
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Manage accounts payable
• Manage accounts receivable
• Maintain financial records
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Authorize payments by cheque
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Manage cash
• Assist in preparing financial reports

Experience and specialization

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet
• Sage Accounting Software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Other benefits

• Other benefits