financial officer

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in Palgrave seeks a qualified candidate for financial responsibilities including payroll calculations, account maintenance, and ledger management. The ideal applicant will have experience with accounting tools like MS Excel and Oracle, along with strong communication skills. There are no remote work options for this on-site role, which also offers health benefits and professional development opportunities.

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 work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Excel

Oracle

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

MS Office

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 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
• 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 benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

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