bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Owen Sound is seeking an Accounting Clerk to manage financial records, prepare payroll, and ensure accurate bookkeeping. Candidates should have a college-level education in accounting or equivalent experience and be available to work on-site without remote options. This role emphasizes detail-oriented tasks and financial accountability.

Qualifications

• Educational background in accounting or related field.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

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

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

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
• Reconcile accounts