bookkeeper

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Urban area
• Private sector

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
• Send invoices
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Manage accounts payable
• Manage accounts receivable
• Prepare bank reconciliations

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Database software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week