senior bookkeeper

Employment and Social Development Canada; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector is seeking an Accountant for permanent full-time employment in Toronto. The successful candidate will be responsible for payroll calculations, maintaining financial records, and preparing tax returns. Candidates must have a relevant college diploma and 1 to 2 years of experience in accounting. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, with a competitive salary of $27.00 per hour.

Benefits

Free parking available

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in accounting.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Flexibility and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records and balance accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and financial reports.

Skills

Accounting

Client focus

Time management

Organized

Team player

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Quick Books

Database software

MS Office

Job description

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Job details

• Location 250 Consumers Rd North York , ON M2J 4V6
• Salary 27.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Overtime
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3311021

Overview

Languages

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Caseware/Caseview
• Database software
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet
• Xero

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits

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

2025-06-19

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