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Accounting clerk

  • Kentville, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
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Experience
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Working hours
20 hours per week
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 20 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

  • Private sector

Tasks

  • Prepare general ledger
  • Prepare journal entry
  • Manage accounts receivable
  • Manage accounts payable
  • Prepare trial balance
  • Open and close books for auditors
  • Prepare bank reconciliations
  • Review on the behaviour with regard to deposits and withdrawals, overdraws, defaults, dishonoured payments and spending patterns
  • Invoice clients
  • Store, update and retrieve financial data
  • Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
  • Perform general office duties
  • Prepare financial statements and reports
  • Prepare reports
  • Manage cash

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Word processing software
  • Quattro Pro
  • Accounting software
  • Electronic mail
  • Spreadsheet
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • Internet

Area of specialization

  • Accounting

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Ability to multitask
  • Accurate
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Quick learner
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • To be determined

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Wellness program
More about this job

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, manage accounts receivable and payable, reconcile bank accounts, and prepare trial balances and financial statements. Invoice clients, manage cash and financial records, and perform clerical and general office duties.

Requirements

Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting one to two years, and two to less than three years of experience. Candidates should be accurate, organized, reliable, able to multitask, quick to learn, and effective team players; a criminal record check is required.

Skills

  • General Ledger
  • Journal Entries
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Trial Balance
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Invoicing
  • Financial Data Management
  • Financial Statements
  • Financial Reporting
  • Cash Management
  • Accounting Software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Access
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Health Care Plan
  • Vision Care Benefits
  • Group Insurance Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Administrative

Keywords

  • Accounting
  • General Ledger
  • Journal Entries
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Trial Balance
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Invoicing
  • Financial Data
  • Financial Statements
  • Financial Reports
  • Cash Management
  • Quattro Pro
  • Accounting Software
  • Word Processing
  • Email
  • Spreadsheets
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Internet
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Filing Systems
  • Recordkeeping

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