financial officer

Government of Canada - Western; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Kelowna is seeking an experienced accounting professional. Responsibilities include payroll processing, account reconciliation, and preparing financial statements. Candidates should have a college diploma and 2-3 years of relevant experience. This is an on-site position with no remote work options available.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Proficient in preparing financial records and statements.
• Knowledge of reconciliation and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain and balance various accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

College diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 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
• 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
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Benefits

• Other benefits