financial officer

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Palgrave, Ontario, is seeking an individual to handle payroll calculations and maintain financial records. Candidates should have a college education and familiarity with tools such as MS Excel and SAP. The position requires independent work in a fast-paced environment and offers benefits including health care plans and free parking.

Benefits

Health care plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Free parking available

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience required.
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with financial record-keeping necessary.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare statistical, financial, and accounting reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Dependability

Team player

Adaptability

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