senior bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Peel Region seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage payroll, maintain financial records, and prepare reports. The candidate must have a college diploma and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of accounting software and MS Office is essential. The role is on-site with no remote options, offering health benefits and free parking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Basic security clearance required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Quick Books

MS Office

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Scanner

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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 trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS Office

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available