financial officer

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Whitby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education establishment in Whitby is looking for an experienced finance officer to manage payroll, maintain financial records, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate should have a college degree, 1-2 years of experience in finance or accounting, and proficiency in MS Office. Please note that this position requires working on-site with no remote options.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Ability to manage multiple financial tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in using MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare other statistical, financial, and accounting reports.
• Reconcile accounts.

Skills

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Office

Education

College/CEGEP

Mathematics, general

Accounting

Finance, general

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Mathematics, general
• Accounting
• Finance, general

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Asset languages

• Chinese

Work setting

• School or educational institution/establishment

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 tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills