financial officer

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

Job summary

A government agency in Vaughan seeks a qualified individual to manage financial records and ensure accurate payroll processing. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has at least some experience in accounting. Duties include preparing financial statements and maintaining accounts. This is an on-site position with no remote work options.

Benefits

Health benefits

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of computer and technology.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Reconcile accounts and keep financial records.
• Prepare trial balance and other financial reports.

Skills

Accountability

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to work independently

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Accounting software

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Location

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

Work setting

• Head office

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 trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Vision care benefits