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A public accounting firm is currently seeking a Bookkeeper/Receptionist.
Term: Part-time permanent with full-time potential
Remuneration: $17-$18 per hour
Responsibilities will include:
All bookkeeping duties for clients in various industries
Answering telephones and addressing basic enquiries
Filing and mailing
Client relations
Other data entry, analyses, client services and administrative functions as required.
Requirements:
Previous experience in an accounting firm with strong, proven bookkeeping experience
A designation is not required, however the candidate must have experience performing bookkeeping duties for various types of entities
Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage 50 and Microsoft Office is required
Able to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and work under pressure
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Able to represent the firm and liaise with clients in a professional and friendly manner
Values teamwork, client/customer service and professionalism
Willingness to learn new functions.
Start Date: Immediate
Please provide by email a detailed resume and cover letter.
We thank all candidates for applying, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No calls will be accepted regarding this posting.
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
Specific Skills
- Reconcile accounts
- Prepare trial balance of books
- Post journal entries
- Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
- Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
Type of Bookkeeping
- Computerized
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Excel
- Electronic mail
- General office equipment
- Accounting software
- Internet browser
- Quick Books
- Simply Accounting