senior bookkeeper

RMI LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to join their dynamic team in Calgary. This full-time position involves managing payroll, maintaining financial records, and preparing tax returns. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills and experience with software like QuickBooks and Xero. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for accuracy and organization, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing firm while enhancing your career in accounting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare payroll cheques and tax returns.
• Maintain financial records and prepare accounting reports.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare trial balances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client focus

Dependability

Organized

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Work must be completed on-site; remote work is not available.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Keep financial records and maintain various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Post journal entries
• Prepare statistical, financial, and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• QuickBooks
• Xero

Area of specialization

• Process improvement
• Accounting

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants, including those who are:

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees displaced by conflicts or natural disasters (e.g., Ukraine, Afghanistan)
• Supports foreign credential recognition for newcomers/refugees

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting

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