senior bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a detail-oriented financial professional to manage payroll and maintain accurate financial records. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and be organized. This position is on-site only, with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records and balance accounts.
• Prepare trial balance and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Accurate

Dependability

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 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
• 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

• MS Excel

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player