financial officer

Government of Canada - Central; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government office in Vaughan is seeking a qualified candidate to manage payroll calculations, maintain financial records, and ensure accurate bookkeeping. The ideal applicant has a bachelor's degree and some experience in accounting. The role is in a fast-paced office environment with no remote working options. Benefits include vision care.

Benefits

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 to less than 7 months in a similar role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

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

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

• Vision care benefits