financial officer

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

Job summary

A government organization in Toronto is seeking a financial clerk to calculate payroll cheques, maintain financial records, and prepare tax returns. This role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 7 months of relevant experience. Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The position is strictly on-site with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Time management

Team player

Flexibility

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