Accounting Bookkeeper

Work setting

• Urban area
• Head office

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 trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts
• Prepare statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Automatic data processing (ADP)
• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

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

Own tools/equipment

• Office equipment and supplies

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available