Bookkeeper

Work site environment

• Business

Work setting

• 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 tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Manage accounts payable
• Manage accounts receivable
• Maintain payroll
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
• Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and administer contracts and other documents

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Quick Books

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• 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
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer