bookkeeper - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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* Dur??e de l'emploi: Permanent * Langue de travail: Anglais * Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week * Education: * Exp??rience: * EDUCATION * College/CEGEP * TASKS * Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll * 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 trial balance of books * Reconcile accounts * EXPERIENCE * 2 years to less than 3 years * SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES * Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) * Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.) * Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.) * Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities * Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities * Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities * Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities * SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES * Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees * Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) * Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) * Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) * Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition * Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees * Does not require Canadian work experience * SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS * Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment * Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth * Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth * Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth * SUPPORT FOR VETERANS * Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans * Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans * Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans * Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) * Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) * Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) * Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market * Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) * SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE * Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people * Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers * Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations * Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers * Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers * SUPPORT FOR MATURE WORKERS * Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers * Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination * Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers * Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers * Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) * Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) * Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) * Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) * SUPPORTS FOR VISIBLE MINORITIES * Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities * Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) * Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities