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Bookkeepers  (NOC 1231)
South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Bookkeepers maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

accounting bookkeeper, bookkeeper.

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Bookkeepers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
  • Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements
  • Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls and for utility, tax and other bills
  • Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government documents
  • Prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookkeeping services
  • Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bulls Cove, Burgeo, Channel-Port aux Basques, Fortune, Grand Bank, Harbour Breton, Harbour Mille, Marystown

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Outlook & Prospects for Bookkeepers in South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Bookkeepers in South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region as well as in the rest of the Newfoundland and Labrador.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region Good 2012-04-24

Employment prospects for Bookkeepers are expected to be GOOD in 2012-2013.

Bookkeepers are employed by a large number of employers of varying size, in a wide range of industries across the South Coast - Burin region. As with most such occupations, there will be frequent job openings due to normal turnover.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Apr 29 – May 03, 2013

  • Eastern Health has started renovations to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre. Work to the central registration area is expected to be completed within two weeks.

Week of Apr 15 – Apr 19, 2013

  • Renovations estimated at $740,000 have been completed at the Health Care Centre in Conne River. All public health and community care programs are now offered through the Conne River Health Centre.

Week of Apr 08 – Apr 12, 2013

Week of Feb 25 – Mar 01, 2013

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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