finance officer

Government of Canada - Central; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government organization dedicated to maintaining financial integrity and accuracy. This role involves essential tasks such as payroll processing, account reconciliation, and maintaining financial records using both manual and computerized systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that all financial operations run smoothly. This position requires on-site work, fostering collaboration and teamwork in a supportive environment. If you are organized, dependable, and ready to contribute to public service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll and maintain financial records.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts regularly.

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Time management

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Computerized bookkeeping systems

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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

Additional information Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability