bookkeeper

Allcan Label; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Toronto is seeking an accountant to manage payroll, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience with various accounting software, including QuickBooks and MS Excel. This on-site position offers a dynamic work environment requiring attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Bonus

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge in maintaining financial records and statements.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare tax returns and trial balance of books.

Skills

Knowledge of automatic data processing (ADP)

Familiarity with accounting software

Data analysis skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Experience with QuickBooks

Understanding of tax preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Sage Accounting Software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

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:

• Automatic data processing (ADP)
• Accounting software
• Data analysis software
• Database software
• Electronic scheduler
• Human resources software
• Inventory control software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Real World
• Simply Accounting
• TaxPrep
• MS Office
• Microsoft Publisher
• Spreadsheet
• Sage Accounting Software

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Scanner

Area of specialization:

• Accounting

Additional information:

Transportation/travel information:

• Public transportation is available

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