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Senior Bookkeeper

Employer

Wheatland Trees Ltd.

Date Posted

September 13, 2024

Languages

English
  • Location Strathmore, AB
  • Earnings $27.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Oct 11, 2024
Job Requirements

Employer

Wheatland Trees Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Accounting
  • Accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping
  • Accounting and business/management
  • or equivalent experience

Tasks

  • Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
  • Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
  • 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
  • Prepare payroll
  • Manage accounts payable
  • Manage accounts receivable
  • Enforce policies and procedures
  • Compile inventory reports

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Accounting software
  • Database software
  • MS Excel
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • Quick Books
  • MS Office
  • Spreadsheet

Equipment and machinery experience

Scanner

Area of specialization

Accounting

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance
  • Bondable

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • 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
  • Time management
  • Adaptability

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Government programs

Recognized employer

Experience

5 years or more

Special Initiatives

  • Jobs for Ukraine: This employer has selected to promote this job through "Jobs for Ukraine". Canadian citizens and permanent residents can still apply.

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Senior Bookkeeper is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Bookkeepers
METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and government documents

DIRECTIVE

Interest in keeping records of accounts and in verifying financial recording procedures by operating manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

innovative

Interest in preparing tax returns and providing other personal bookkeeping services

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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