Accounting assistant Jobs in St. John's, NL

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Private sector

Tasks

• Prepare general ledger
• Prepare journal entry
• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare trial balance
• Open and close books for auditors
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Prepare payroll
• Invoice clients
• Collect payments from debtors
• Assess fixed assets and depreciation
• Perform financial calculations, such as costing and budgeting
• Prepare income tax
• Perform foreign currency exchange
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform general office duties
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare reports
• Manage cash
• Provide problem-solving services to network users

Computer and technology knowledge

• Sage Accounting Software
• Word processing software
• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Internet
• MS Windows

Bookkeeping and accounting

• Manual

Type of industry experience

• Consulting firm

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Versatility
• Resourcefulness
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth