bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking individuals for a bookkeeping role in Peterborough. This position requires attention to detail and organizational skills, involving payroll calculations, financial record maintenance, and account reconciliation. A college diploma or equivalent experience is required, alongside 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience required.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records and accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Dependability

Organized

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• 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
• 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability