senior bookkeeper

Ashton Tax; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax firm in Ottawa seeks an accountant to manage payroll and maintain financial records. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience, demonstrating strong attention to detail and proficiency in MS Excel. This on-site role requires a reliable team player who can work under pressure and maintain accuracy in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in accounting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Accuracy

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed on-site at the physical location. Remote work is not available.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accuracy
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player