Bookkeeper

Job summary

Prepare payroll cheques, maintain and balance financial accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems, and maintain general ledgers and financial statements. Post journal entries, prepare tax returns and other accounting reports, prepare trial balances, and reconcile accounts.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College/CEGEP Experience 1 year to less than 2 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 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 Outlook MS Word Quick Books Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Tight deadlines Work under pressure Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Organized Reliability

What you’ll do

Prepare payroll cheques, maintain and balance financial accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems, and maintain general ledgers and financial statements. Post journal entries, prepare tax returns and other accounting reports, prepare trial balances, and reconcile accounts.

Requirements

Requires a College/CEGEP education and 1 year to less than 2 years of experience. Candidates should be familiar with accounting software, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and QuickBooks, and be accurate, organized, reliable, efficient, and client-focused while working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.

Listed skills

• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Bookkeeping
• Payroll Cheque Preparation
• Financial Recordkeeping
• Account Reconciliation
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Journal Entries
• Accounting Reports
• Tax Return Preparation
• Trial Balance Preparation
• Accounting Software
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• QuickBooks
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Social Services