bookkeeper

L.S. Carriers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Edmonton seeks an experienced bookkeeper to manage payroll, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns. The role requires a college education and 1-2 years of experience. Must be detail-oriented and capable of working in a fast-paced environment without the option for remote work.

Benefits

Support for persons with disabilities

Mentorship programs for newcomers

Networking opportunities for youth and veterans

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of computer and technology required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and balance various accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and trial balance of books.
• Reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Time management

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Excel

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College/CEGEP

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 tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management

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 physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities