bookkeeping clerk

Government of Canada; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking a financial clerk to manage accounts and maintain financial records. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma and some accounting experience. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, managing accounts payable and receivable, and posting journal entries. Benefits include dental and healthcare plans. This position requires on-site work only.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Criminal record check necessary.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep financial records and maintain various accounts using bookkeeping systems.
• Reconcile accounts and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Post journal entries and receive payments from customers.

Skills

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Office

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Scanner

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 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

• 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
• Reconcile accounts
• Receive payments from customers
• Manage accounts payable
• Manage accounts receivable

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Office

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

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
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits