Accounting Bookkeeper

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Post journal entries
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Reconcile accounts
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information
• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

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

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