senior bookkeeper

Government of Canada; Val Caron; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Val Caron, Ontario seeks an experienced accountant to manage various financial tasks including payroll, account reconciliation, and tax preparation. The role requires a college diploma and 5+ years of accounting experience. Benefits include health plans and free parking. This is an on-site position with no remote work option.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in accounting.
• Basic security clearance required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Accounting software

MS Excel

MS Word

Quick Books

MS Office

Sage Accounting Software

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

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 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

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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
• Excellent written 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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available