financial officer

Government of Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in York Region, Vaughan, is seeking an Accounting Clerk. The successful candidate will be responsible for payroll calculation, maintaining financial records, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and be familiar with accounting software. The role requires attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This position is fully on-site with no remote work options.

Benefits

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent oral communication

Ability to work independently

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accounting software

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Head office

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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