bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency located in Ottawa is seeking an individual to handle payroll processing and maintain financial records. This role requires relevant educational background and provides no remote work options. Candidates with bookkeeping experience will have an advantage in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or financial management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and establish various accounts.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Post journal entries and prepare financial reports.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

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