Bookkeeper

Work setting

• On-site customer service

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

• Jonas Software
• PCLaw in the Cloud
• ACCPAC
• Abacus
• Accounting software
• Adagio
• Caseware/Caseview
• Data analysis software
• Database software
• Electronic scheduler
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Human resources software
• Inventory control software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MYOB
• Oracle
• Quattro Pro
• Quick Books
• Real World
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• Simply Accounting
• TaxPrep

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• 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