bookkeeper

The Global Accountants Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Toronto, Canada, is looking for an experienced accounting professional to manage payroll, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns. Candidates should have a diploma in accounting or finance, with 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills in English and proficiency in MS Excel and Quick Books are essential. This is a permanent position requiring 30 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years experience in accounting or finance.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare payroll cheques.
• Maintain financial records and balance accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and other financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Quick Books

Job description

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

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Quick Books

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week