senior bookkeeper

RMI LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and insurance firm in Calgary is seeking a senior bookkeeper to manage payroll, maintain financial records, and assist with tax preparations. Ideal candidates need 2-3 years of experience. This role is on-site, offers full-time hours, and prioritizes attention to detail and independent work ethic.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in bookkeeping.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and dependability.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client focus

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Accounting software

Job description

Job details

senior bookkeeper

Location Calgary, AB T2E 6Y9

Work location On site

Salary $ 35.50 HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week

Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Starts as soon as possible

vacancies 1 vacancy

Source Job Bank #3379114

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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.

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 tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Xero

Area of specialization

• Process improvement
• Accounting

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 job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-10-04

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RMI LLP

• Finance and insurance
• 2job postings advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)