bookkeeper

Grewal Guyatt LLP; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in York Region seeks a dedicated Bookkeeper to handle payroll, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of accounting experience, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma. Health benefits including a dental plan and bonus are provided. The position is on-site with no remote option.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Bonus

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in accounting required.
• Ability to work independently and handle tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Word

Database software

Quick Books

TaxPrep

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

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
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Database software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• TaxPrep
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet
  
  

Area of specialization

• Accounting
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
  
  

Financial benefits

• Bonus
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available