Junior Bookkeeper

Job summary

The primary function is to support the accounting department by maintaining permanent records, conducting reconciliations, and managing accounts payable and receivable. Additionally, the role involves processing payroll, preparing financial statements, and assisting with tax filings and general bookkeeping tasks.

Job details

Summary: We are a fast growing company in an interesting and challenging segment of the insurance industry. The primary function of this position is to support the Accounting department in meeting monthly deadlines and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Primary Responsibilities: * Take ownership for maintenance of the permanent accounting records of assigned entities. * Conduct monthly account and bank reconciliations. * Maintain AR and AP. * Balance inter-company accounts. * Issue payment or invoices as required. * Prepare and post journal entries as required. * Process payroll on a timely basis. * Produce monthly financial statements. * File taxes and assist on source remittances on a timely basis. * Assist on general bookkeeping and generate reports. * Perform other duties as assigned. Personal & Organizational Development: * Able to work independently & in a team setting. * Excellent attention to details and organizational skills to ensure timeliness and quality of work. * Work well under stress and tight deadlines. * Basic accounting knowledge. * Basic excel, word and outlook skills. Personal Attributes: * Dedicated to continuous improvement of self and team. * Willing to assist the team on meeting deadlines. * Strong communication and organizational skills. * Ability to creatively and proactively problem-solve. * Motivated to continually develop technical and soft skills. Qualifications: * Ability to communicate in written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin). * Some formal education in accounting or finance. * Experience with QuickBooks is an asset.

What you’ll do

The primary function is to support the accounting department by maintaining permanent records, conducting reconciliations, and managing accounts payable and receivable. Additionally, the role involves processing payroll, preparing financial statements, and assisting with tax filings and general bookkeeping tasks.

Requirements

Candidates should have some formal education in accounting or finance and possess basic accounting knowledge. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and the ability to communicate in both English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) are required.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bookkeeping
• Account reconciliation
• Bank reconciliation
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• Journal entries
• Payroll processing
• Financial statements
• Tax filing
• QuickBooks
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Payroll Processing
• Insurance Industry
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Accounting Records
• Bank Reconciliations
• Cantonese Chinese
• Chinese Language
• Mandarin Chinese
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• Financial Data
• Financial Statements
• Invoicing
• Microsoft Outlook
• Organizational Development
• Personal Attributes Questionnaires
• QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
• Remittance
• Calmness Under Pressure
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Bookkeeper
• Bookkeeper (General)
• Accounting Associate Professionals
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks