Bookkeeper

Job Description

Our client, a family owned and operated local business, is hiring a Bookkeeper to join their Milton office. The ideal start date will be mid-July.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility, but it would be ideal to be in the office at least one day a week.

Who is our client ? Our client has been in business for over 40 years, supplying occupational health and safety equipment to many organizations across Ontario.

As experts in their field, they align with some of the top quality and innovative manufacturers across North America. They work hard for their clients with an uncompromising belief in customer satisfaction.

They provide a great working environment with a strong belief in work / life balance.

Who are you? An experienced bookkeeper with exceptional organizational skills handling a wide range of tasks concurrently and effectively.

You are a self-starter who enjoys numbers and has a strong attention to detail. Easygoing, but firm would describe you. You take pride in doing a good job and taking ownership within your area of expertise.

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000 per year (depending upon experience)

Hours of Work :

Monday to Friday, 8 : 30am - 4 : 30pm (Full-Time)

Responsibilities

• Full service bookkeeping, including payroll, data management, account reconciliations, recording journal entries, creating detailed reports and providing information as required to external accountant for year-end.
• Assisting with financial entries and reporting for multiple properties, such as property taxes, invoicing, receipts, etc.
• Accurately record and maintain financial transactions within accounting software.
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements, general ledgers, and balance sheets.
• Perform monthly and year-end closing procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Conduct periodic audits to verify accuracy of financial reports.
• Completing payroll processing weekly for up to 20 employees.
• Handling some HR related tasks, such as providing ROEs and vacation tracking.
• Document and data retrieval as required.
• General office management assistance, including data entry, filing, paperwork, financial statement assembly, among other tasks.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience within full-cycle bookkeeping.
• Comfortable balancing multiple businesses as well as property accounting related tasks.
• College diploma / certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping is an asset.
• Must be familiar with payroll regulations, WSIB, and EHT filings, as well as HST filings.
• Ability to analyze accurately and reconcile accounts.
• An exceptional attention to detail, taking pride in careful, accurate work.
• You love to streamline and find ways to operate more efficiently.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits

• Stable environment with tenured and loyal workforce.
• Work / life balance is built into the company culture.
• Full benefits package (extended health care, dental, vision and life)
• A high level of flexibility within a hybrid work culture.

If you align with the above responsibilities and requirements, this may be the role for you. CLICK APPLY below to learn more!

We thank all who apply for this position. We commit to "communicate quickly, communicate often, and communicate well". All applicants will be contacted within 5 business days.

We value diversity!! We recruit, hire, and promote, both internally and to our clients, without regard to race, national or ethic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics or disability.

Accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. IND1

Requirements

3-5 years of experience within full-cycle bookkeeping. Comfortable balancing multiple businesses as well as property accounting related tasks.

College diploma / certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping is an asset. Must be familiar with payroll regulations, WSIB, and EHT filings, as well as HST filings.

Ability to analyze accurately and reconcile accounts. An exceptional attention to detail, taking pride in careful, accurate work.

You love to streamline and find ways to operate more efficiently. Strong ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work well under pressure.