financial officer

Government of Canada - Central; Palgrave; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Palgrave is seeking a detail-oriented individual to calculate payroll and manage financial records. This on-site role requires proficiency in MS Office and experience with financial processes. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Competitive benefits include a health care plan and wellness program.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to perform bookkeeping and financial record-keeping tasks.
• Understanding of financial statements and general ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare various reports.

Skills

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Oracle

SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

MS Office

Xero

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Scanner

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College/CEGEP

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

• 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
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Oracle
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• MS Office
• Xero

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Process improvement

Additional information

• Security and safety: Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Wellness program