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Credentials
Successfully obtained an Accounting certificate or a Bachelors Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting, Finance or MIS major considered an asset)
Minimum five (5) years or more of bookkeeping related experience
Strong understanding of the bookkeeping process, including:
Correct data entry processes focusing on transparency, efficiency and accuracy
Reconciliations of GST, PST, source deductions, bank and credit card accounts
Foreign exchange transactions
Departmental accounting
Project accounting
Demonstrated experience working with desktop based small business accounting packages, including QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50 and/or other legacy desktop products
Demonstrated experience or desire to work with cloud-based accounting packages (QBO, Xero, Sage Business Cloud)
Demonstrated experience executing accounting system implementations, preference will be given to implementation experience moving from desktop based products to cloud applications
Demonstrate a passion for bookkeeping and seeing accurate results
Advanced Microsoft Office experience including: Word, Excel and Image editing software (i.e. GIMP, Snag It, etc.)
Some travel may be required
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Specific Skills
- Reconcile accounts
- Prepare trial balance of books
- Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
Work Setting
- Private sector
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
Type of Bookkeeping
- Computerized
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing software
- Excel
- Database software
- Accounting software
- Quick Books
- Simply Accounting