financial officer

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Stephenville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking an on-site accounting professional to handle payroll processing and financial record maintenance. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and strong attention to detail. This role requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and passing a criminal record check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Criminal record check mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare tax returns and trial balance.

Skills

MS Excel

Client focus

Attention to detail

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Word

Simply Accounting

MS Office

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work

On site

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

Work setting

• On-site customer service

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
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Simply Accounting
  • MS Office
  • Spreadsheet
  • Sage Accounting Software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability