bookkeeper

Education:

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

Work setting:

Head office. Private sector.

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.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Automatic data processing (ADP).
• Accounting software.
• 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.
• Quick Books.
• Simply Accounting.
• TaxPrep.
• MS Office.
• Spreadsheet.
• Sage Accounting Software.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Scanner.

Specialization or experience:

Green economy sector. Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.

Area of specialization:

Process improvement. Accounting.

Transportation/travel information:

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.

Own tools/equipment:

Computer. Internet access.

Personal suitability:

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

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Overtime required.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.