financial officer

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused individual for a bookkeeping position in Toronto. The role involves payroll calculation, financial record maintenance, and tax return preparation. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and have some bookkeeping experience. Public transportation is available, and the position requires strong communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year in bookkeeping.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills and team player qualities.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records and balance accounts using bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

Quick Books

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 Tasks

• 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 Computer and technology knowledge

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

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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