Bookkeeper admin assistant job description february 2016

Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant JOB DESCRIPTION The Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant based at NEAT main offices in Fort St John, BC will report the Executive Director. The functions of the Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant will be: Main Duties: 

Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

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Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements

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Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls and for utility, tax and other invoices

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Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government documents

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Administer the Group Benefit Plan

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Prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookkeeping services

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Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.

Office Administration:           

Provides administrative support to Executive Director, Supervisors and staff, as required, Provide receptionist services : Greet and assist visitors, Answer the phone, Respond to hotline and email queries.

Direct calls and respond to inquiries, Maintain society memberships, Coordinate and supervise office systems and procedures, Maintain office supplies and equipment, Order products for resale and track inventory, Retail sales of composters, Assist in organizing fundraising activities, Assist with other ongoing programs and priorities, as needed.

Required Qualifications  

Completion of secondary school is required.

Completion of a college program in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field

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Completion of two years (first level) of a recognized professional accounting program (e.g., Chartered Accounting, Certified General Accounting)

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Courses in accounting or bookkeeping combined with experience as a financial or accounting

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currently doing courses in accounting or bookkeeping or administrative assistant are required.

Working knowledge of Simply Accounting Proven ability to communicate with tact and discretion in settling requests, complaints or clarifying information.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrated motivation and initiative.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Ability to work varied hours.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and use of the Internet.

Other requirements  May be subject to security review.

Term of Position    

This is a permanent, part-time position 25 hours a week Compensation is negotiable and based on qualifications and/or experience Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle at $.54/km.

Professional development and training opportunities will be provided.

TO APPLY Please send resume and covering letter to: Executive Director Northern Environmental Action Team (NEAT), 10027 – 100 Street, Fort St John BC V1J 3Y5 Email: ed@neat.ca Closing date:

February 28, 2016

Start date:

ASAP after February 28, 2016