financial officer

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking an accounting professional for on-site work in Vaughan, Canada. The role involves handling payroll, maintaining financial records, and analyzing accounts. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and exhibit strong attention to detail and communication skills. Benefits include health and vision care options.

Benefits

Health benefits

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 to less than 7 months in an accounting role.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Organizational skills to maintain various accounts.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Prepare trial balance of books and reconcile accounts.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent oral communication

Computer and technology knowledge

Flexibility

Dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Accounting software

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