Government of Canada - Central

bookkeeper

6 days ago

Pay50k / year
LocationMarkham/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44120999

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • No degree, certificate or diploma

      Experience

      1 year to less than 2 years

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Work site environment

      • Non-smoking

      Work setting

      • Urban area
      • Plastics manufacturing
      • Manufacture
      • Fabrication

      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 trial balance of books
      • Reconcile accounts
      • Address customers' complaints or concerns
      • Accept payment or invoices for items delivered
      • Obtain and examine all relevant information to assess client feedback, enquiries and complaints in the delivery of meaningful information and services.
      • Receive payments from customers
      • Process purchases
      • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
      • Manage accounts payable
      • Manage accounts receivable
      • Maintain accurate records
      • Logical approach for troubleshooting
      • Ensure accuracy of financial transactions
      • Ensure compliance with government regulations
      • Charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts
      • Analyze financial documents and reports
      • Analyze data and prepare reports
      • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
      • Answer electronic enquiries
      • Prepare bank reconciliations
      • Calculate foreign currency exchange
      • Answer enquiries and resolve problems or discrepancies concerning customers' accounts

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • MS Excel
      • MS Outlook
      • MS Word
      • Simply Accounting
      • Sage Accounting Software
      • Computerized bookkeeping system

      Area of work experience

      • Purchasing, procurement and contracts

      Area of specialization

      • Accounting

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Basic security clearance
      • Bondable

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own transportation

      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
      • Initiative
      • Interpersonal awareness
      • Values and ethics
      • Ability to multitask
      • Efficiency

      Benefits

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
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