Accounting Bookkeeper

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

• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• MS Office
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)