income tax return preparer

Liberty Tax, Inc.; Chelmsford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Job summary

Liberty Tax, Inc. in Ontario, Canada, seeks an experienced bookkeeper/accounting clerk to support general ledger and payroll processes. The role requires hands-on work at the physical location and collaboration with a private-sector team.

You will handle accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, invoicing, and preparation of financial statements while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with standards. A 2–3 year track record and diploma in bookkeeping are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• On-site work; no remote option.
• College diploma in bookkeeping or related accounting program.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and QuickBooks is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger and journal entries.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and payroll.
• Invoice clients and collect payments.
• Prepare income tax and financial statements.
• Store, update and retrieve financial data.
• Perform general office duties and address customer concerns.
• Organize inventory and support month-end close.

Skills

English

French

Attention to detail

Organized

Reliability

Quick learner

Team player

Education

College diploma in bookkeeping

Accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping

Taxation

Tools

MS Excel

QuickBooks

Accounting software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet

MS Word

Database software

Electronic mail

Internet

Job description

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping
• Taxation

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare general ledger
• Prepare journal entry
• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Prepare payroll
• Invoice clients
• Collect payments from debtors
• Prepare income tax
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform general office duties
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare reports
• Manage cash

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Database software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Internet

Bookkeeping and accounting

• Manual

Additional information

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Versatility
• Resourcefulness
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities