Bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization based in Halifax, Canada, is seeking a financial clerk. The role involves calculating payroll, maintaining financial records, and preparing tax returns using various MS Office tools. Candidates must hold a college certificate or diploma and have at least one year of relevant experience. This position requires onsite work at the physical location, with no option for remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Proficient in manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and maintain various accounts.
• Prepare other statistical and financial reports.

Skills

Calculating payroll

Financial record keeping

Preparing tax returns

Using MS Excel

Education

College certificate or diploma (3 months to less than 1 year)

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

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

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office