bookkeeper

Work setting

• Rural area
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Private sector
• Public sector
• Associations and non profit organizations

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
• Delegate work to office support staff
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Automatic data processing (ADP)
• ACCPAC
• Abacus
• Accounting software
• Caseware / Caseview
• Electronic scheduler
• Human resources software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• MS Office
• Microsoft Publisher
• Spreadsheet
• Sage Accounting Software
• Project management software
• Electronic mail
• ArcGIS
• Salesforce

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Confidential security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Morning

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week