Bookkeeper Needed In Canada By Turtle Jack’s – Livetime Careers

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries
2. Process and record financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, and payments
3. Prepare financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
4. Monitor and reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and other financial accounts
5. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, and monitor actual performance against projections
6. Communicate regularly with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and answer questions related to financial transactions and records
7. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies
8. Participate in the preparation of annual audits and tax filings, and provide supporting documentation as needed
9. Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in bookkeeping and accounting, and incorporate them into our processes and systems
10. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of bookkeeping processes and procedures

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
2. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting
3. Proficiency in bookkeeping software, such as QuickBooks or Xero
4. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
5. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare accurate financial statements and reports
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders
7. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a high degree of attention to detail
8. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
9. Knowledge of tax regulations and filings is a plus

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 tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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