Job Description
Job Description
Bookkeeper — Job Description
Company : Confidential
Industry : International transportation & logistics
Reports to : Vice President / CEO / External Accountant
Employment type : Full-time
Position Overview
The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for daily operations, ensuring timely recording of transactions, reconciliation of accounts, payroll support, and preparation of financial data for management and external accountants.
This role is critical to cash flow visibility, compliance, and operational control across Canadian and U.S. entities.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven, and experienced with QuickBooks Online and transportation-related accounting workflows .
Core Responsibilities & Duties
Daily Accounting Operations
- Record all financial transactions in QuickBooks Online (AP, AR, expenses, journal entries).
- Match deposits and payments to loads, invoices, VINs, or customers .
- Maintain accurate chart of accounts and proper expense categorization.
- Upload and organize receipts using Dext or similar document capture tools .
Accounts Receivable
Issue customer invoices based on dispatch / load confirmations .Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue balances .Apply payments correctly across multiple companies and currencies (USD / CAD) .Reconcile discrepancies between Super Dispatch, bank deposits, and QBO .Accounts Payable
Review, verify, and process vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy and proper authorization.Verify driver settlements, trip sheets, and deductions before payment.Enter invoice data into the accounting system QBO and Dext for payment processing.Schedule ETF / wire payments via RBC Pay Edge payment platform .Maintain accurate payable aging and cash-flow awareness.Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, fuel expenses, payroll, and loan accounts monthly.Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.Ensure books are month-end ready for accountant review .Payroll Support
Prepare payroll data for drivers, dispatchers, and staff .Track vacation pays, deductions, bonuses, and holdbacks .Coordinate with ADP for processing and compliance.Compliance & Reporting
Assist with HST / GST and other filings .Prepare financial reports :Profit & Loss
Balance SheetCash FlowAR / AP agingSupport year-end closing and tax preparation .Key Tools Used
QuickBooks Online (QBO) core accounting systemDextSuper Dispatch — load / invoice verificationADPOnline banking : Multi-PlatformMicrosoft Excel / Google Sheets — reconciliations & trackingCommunication : Teams, email, WhatsApp (internal coordination)Education Requirements
Required :
Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or FinancePreferred :
College degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or FinanceQuickBooks Online certificationRequired Knowledge
Full-cycle bookkeeping principlesCanadian basic tax structure (payroll, sales tax, corporate)Accounts receivable & payable managementBank reconciliation and financial controlsMulti-currency transactions (USD / CAD)Transportation or logistics accounting workflow (strong asset)Experience
Required :
3+ years bookkeeping experienceHands-on QuickBooks Online usageExperience with high-volume transactionsStrongly Preferred :
Experience in transportation, trucking, or logistics companyCross-border accounting exposure (Canada & U.S.)Payroll coordination experienceSkills & Abilities
Technical Skills
Accurate data entry and reconciliationFinancial report preparationSpreadsheet proficiencyDocument organization and audit readinessCore Competencies
Extreme attention to detailStrong time management & deadline disciplineConfidentiality and integrityProblem-solving mindsetAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionClear communication with dispatch, management, and accountantsKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Books reconciled monthly without delaysAR aging within target collection periodAccurate driver / vendor payments without correctionsZero missed tax or payroll deadlinesClean year-end for accountant submissionWhat Success Looks Like in This Role
Management always knows true cash position .No surprises in taxes, payroll, or liabilities .Financial records are clean, organized, and audit ready .Operations and accounting are fully aligned .Salary Ranges (2026) :
Mid-Level (3–5 yrs) $50,000 - $60,000 ($25-$30 hourly)