bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Conway; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Nova Scotia is seeking an Accounting professional to perform various financial tasks including payroll, reconciliations, and maintaining financial records. Training will be provided, and the position requires working on-site without remote options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices required.
• Ability to maintain financial records accurately.
• Experience with financial software and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare tax returns.

Skills

Accounting software

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Office

Spreadsheet

Inventory control software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Experience and specialization

• Accounting software
• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Time management