bookkeeper

AMJ; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation and logistics is seeking an entry-level accounting professional. In this role, you will be responsible for calculating payroll, maintaining financial records, and preparing tax returns. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values diversity and promotes equal employment opportunities. If you are organized and eager to grow your career in finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Knowledge of Quick Books and MS Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll and maintain financial records.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Judgement

Organized

Education

College diploma or certificate (1-2 years)

Tools

Quick Books

MS Office

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

2 years to less than 3 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
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts
• Prepare journal entry

Experience and Specialization

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Quick Books
• MS Office

Additional Information

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability:

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees: Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Supports for visible minorities: Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage