finance officer

Government of Canada - Central; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A position with the Government of Canada - Central is available for an accounting professional responsible for payroll calculations, maintaining financial records, and producing comprehensive financial reports. The role requires expertise in various accounting software and strong analytical skills, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. Excellent benefits, including paid training and wellness programs, are offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off

Wellness program

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Experience with ADP and other accounting software is required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records and manage various accounts.
• Prepare and submit financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Tally ERP

Job description

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

Work setting

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
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Automatic data processing (ADP)
• Tally ERP
• Accounting software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• Spreadsheet
• MS Project
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program

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