accounting bookkeeper

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

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

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Database software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• TaxPrep

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• 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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available