financial officer

Government of Canada - Central; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada, Nova Scotia is looking for an accountant to handle payroll, maintain financial records, and prepare various accounting reports. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and a background in accounting. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure, all while completing tasks on-site with no remote work option. Health benefits are also provided.

Benefits

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in accounting or equivalent.
• Ability to prepare financial records and reports accurately.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping systems and general ledgers.

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 independently

Time management

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accounting software

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview Languages

• English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Head office

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 trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits Health benefits

• Vision care benefits