senior bookkeeper

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Toronto is seeking a qualified candidate with at least 5 years of experience in accounting and financial management. Responsibilities include preparing payroll, maintaining financial records, and generating reports. The role requires strong attention to detail, client focus, and proficiency in accounting software like ADP and MS Excel. The position is full-time and requires work in the office—no remote option is available.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Keep financial records and maintain balanced accounts.
• Prepare other financial and accounting reports.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Organized

Team player

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Tally ERP

ACCPAC

Sage Accounting Software

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Quick Books

Spreadsheet

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• Head office

Responsibilities

• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• Automatic data processing (ADP)
• Tally ERP
• ACCPAC
• Accounting software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Spreadsheet
• Sage Accounting Software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Process improvement
• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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