senior bookkeeper

Employment and Social Development Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government agency is seeking a qualified individual in Markham, ON, for a permanent full-time position. This role focuses on payroll management, maintaining financial records, and preparing tax returns, requiring a college education and a few years of experience in the field. Strong skills in MS Excel and Quick Books are essential, with work to be performed on-site.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Maintain financial records using bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare tax returns.
• Prepare trial balance of books.

Skills

MS Excel

Quick Books

MS Office

Spreadsheet

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Job details

• Location: Markham, ON L3R 0G6
• Salary: 71,175 annually / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Day
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3390673

Overview

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Work setting

• Urban area

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
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees: Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-09-28

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