financial officer

Government of Canada - Central; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join their team. This role involves calculating payroll, maintaining financial records, and preparing various accounting reports. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. If you are someone who values accuracy and dependability, and enjoys working collaboratively, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a vital governmental function while enhancing your accounting expertise.

Benefits

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for this accounting role.
• Experience with accounting software and MS Office tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll and maintain financial records.
• Prepare trial balance of books and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent oral communication

Adaptability

Dependability

Organized

Team player

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accounting software

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

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