senior bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Metro Vancouver is looking for an experienced individual to calculate and prepare payroll, maintain financial records, and manage various accounting tasks. Candidates should hold a relevant diploma and have 2-3 years of experience in bookkeeping. Familiarity with accounting software and strong attention to detail are essential. This role is on-site only with no remote option.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts.
• Prepare budgets and payrolls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Organized

Reliability

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Windows

Quick Books

MS Office

Sage Accounting Software

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 tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts
• Verify and balance transactions
• Prepare budgets and payrolls
• Prepare T4 statements and other statements

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Sage Accounting Software

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan