financial officer

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Canada is seeking an individual to handle payroll calculations, financial records management, and prepare reports. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment. Requires secondary school graduation and familiarity with MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records and balance accounts.
• Prepare statistical and accounting reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client focus

Communication skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Quick Books

Simply Accounting

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• 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
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• MS Office

Additional information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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