Finance – Bookkeeper

Finance – Bookkeeper
The Chiefs of Ontario Finance Department is looking for a qualified and motivated individual for the position of Bookkeeper. The Bookkeeper’s responsibility is to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of our company. The incumbent provides intermediate level expertise to the position, manages confidential and time sensitive information and serves as an important member on the Finance Team.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage Purchase Order System
- Work with sector coordinators to make sure reporting is done accurately
- Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
- Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
- Bring the books to the trial balance stage
- Perform partial checks of the posting process
- Enter data, maintain records and create reports and financial statements
- Process accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll in a timely manner
- Other duties may be assigned
Must be able to work flexible hours during busy seasons (i.e., assembly seasons, out of town meetings, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Proven bookkeeping experience
- Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
- Proficiency in English, ACCPAC 300 and in MS Office
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
*Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Successful candidate must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
DURATION: May 2023 to March 31, 2024 (Potential for renewal based on funding approval)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
Send letter of application, resume, and include two references marked confidential to: opportunities@coo.org