finance officer

Government of Canada - Central; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Northeastern Ontario is seeking an individual for accounting responsibilities. The role requires calculating payroll, maintaining financial records, and preparing tax returns. Applicants should have a college education and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. This position requires onsite work with no remote options.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in accounting or a related field.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

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

• 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