Job Description

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 Peterborough

1550 Lansdowne St. W Peterborough, ON, K9J 2A2

Pay Rate:

$ 20 - 25/hour

Schedule:

30 - 40 hours a week

Work Location:

In person only

:

The Royal Canadian Legion is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented well versed experienced self sufficient Bookkeeper who is considered as the go to person and known as the problem solver.

Duties include:

Maintaining up-to-date financial records for the organization

Process and manage accounts payable and receivable

Prepare and process weekly payroll, including tax filings and reporting

Prepare end month reports and quarterly investment reports

Generate financial reports and statements as needed, including Operations, Poppy fund and Lottery account

Utilize QuickBooks Online to issue invoices, record and track financial transactions

Perform bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial transactions are applied to appropriate accounts

Cash handling experience to count money and balance money based on cash register tapes and lottery results along with doing bank deposits

Answer phone and provide assistance with walk-in enquiries

Assist Executives and Property Coordinator with deliverables

Qualifications:

Advance working experience with QuickBooks Online

Advance working experience with Microsoft Suite especially Excel and Word

Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Must possess a validate driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle to perform errands

Must live within 30 minutes drive to the Peterborough Legion

Proven experience with Bookkeeping in a Bar/Restaurant environment (preferred)

Experience in a Not-for-Profit environment (preferred)

Education:

Training in QuickBooks

A degree or diploma in accounting, finance or a related field (preferred)

2+ years of relevant experience or similar role within a Bar/Restaurant atmosphere (preferred)

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until January 12, 2026

Expected start date: Jan 26th or sooner with the latest being February 2, 2026

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining how your working experience is a good fit for this role to RCL52office@gmail.com or apply via Indeed.

Only suitable applicants will be contacted for interview

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have access to a reliable vehicle? Are you currently living within 30 minutes of Peterborough?
Experience:

Bar/Restaurant Bookkeeping: 3 years (preferred) QuickBooks: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person