bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Vernon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking an individual to manage payroll calculations and financial record-keeping at their Vernon location. The ideal candidate must have relevant office experience, familiarity with MS Excel, Word, and Office programs. Responsibilities include preparing cheques, maintaining financial statements, and reconciling accounts. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. No remote work options are available.

Benefits

Public transportation available

Qualifications

• Educational program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance accounts.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Post journal entries.
• Prepare statistical, financial, and accounting reports.
• Prepare trial balance of books.
• Reconcile accounts.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Office

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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 trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Qualifications

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Office

Additional information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability