Bookkeeper

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• 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 Access
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability