Accounting Assistant/ Bookkeeper

Job title: Accounting Assistant/ Bookkeeper

Job description: Cloud Accounting Ltd. is looking for an energetic, self-driven Administrative Accounting Assistant to join our team. Our candidate of choice will be a flexible, highly motivated individual who enjoys a fast-paced, challenging environment with diverse job expectations.

This position requires a high degree of organization with impeccable follow up and communication skills. The ability to problem solve and find solutions is a must. We welcome all new college graduates to apply for consideration.

Key Responsibilities:
Greeting clients
Filing, maintaining records
General bookkeeping for various clients
Review, code and post expenses
Review, apply and reconcile payments
General accounting duties as assigned
Prepare and post journal entries
Prepare bank reconciliations; investigate discrepancies
Prepare financial statements
Calculate and file GST, PST and payroll remittance
Process payroll runs
Operating computers and office equipment
Entering and retrieving data using various software programs
Keeping records, retrieving and searching files

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail
Adaptable and dependable with the ability learn and apply new concepts
Proven ability to prioritize and multitask even under pressure
Proficient use of MS Office and the ability to learn new software with ease

Typical work hours in this position will be 36 hours per week:
Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm; with an hour off for lunch
Fridays (AM only) 8:00am – 12:00pm

Experience:
QuickBooks: 1 year (preferred)
Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Cloud Accounting would like to thank everyone who applies; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
– Reading text
– Document use
– Numeracy
– Writing
– Oral communication
– Working with others
– Problem solving
– Decision making
– Critical thinking
– Job task planning and organizing
– Finding information
– Computer use
– Continuous learning
– Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
– Own transportation
Specific Skills
– Store, update and retrieve financial data
– Prepare trial balance
– Prepare payroll
– Prepare reports
– Prepare financial statements
– Prepare general ledger
– Prepare journal entry
– Prepare bank reconciliations
– Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
– Manage accounts payable
– Manage accounts receivable
– Manage inventory control
– Conduct credit and collections
– Assess fixed assets and depreciation
– Perform general office duties
– Perform foreign currency exchange
– Answer customer inquiries
Work Setting
– Private sector
Work Location Information
– Urban area
Typing (Words Per Minute)
– 0 – 40 wpm
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
– Fast-paced environment
– Work under pressure
– Tight deadlines
– Repetitive tasks
Type of Bookkeeping
– Manual
– Computerized
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
– ACCPAC
– Windows
– Word processing software
– Spreadsheet software
– Simply Accounting
– Excel
– Electronic mail
– General office equipment
– Accounting software
– Internet browser
– Quick Books

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