Job Description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location:

On-Site (Not Remote)

Job Type:

Full-time, Immediate Start

Compensation:

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour (Experience Dependent)

We are seeking a proactive and detailed-oriented Bookkeeper for Blue Water Bridge Duty Free Shop Inc. and associated companies. Candidates must have bookkeeping experience with small and medium-sized businesses and ability to work independently while communicating regularly with management. This is a hands-on role that requires strict confidentiality and the ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Full Cycle Bookkeeping:

Manage all aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping including banking and cash management, Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R) and General Ledger

Retail Accounting:

Work with Retail POS system and reconcile cash and inventory with the Sage accounting system

Government Reporting:

Handle filings and reports for HST, Excise tax, and Corporate Installments

Financial Reporting:

Deliver draft financials from Sage accounting to management on a prescribed schedule and communicate regarding monthly/annual bookkeeping issues

Inter-company Reconciliation:

Balance inter-company accounts for transactions between related companies

Year-End Preparation:

Complete detailed year-end review of trial balance and adjusting entries and working paper documentation of draft year-end account balances for external accountants

Oversight:

As needed, review and oversee bookkeeping work completed by other staff in the areas of retail purchases, A/P and banking

Process Improvement:

Bring forward options to streamline or simplify procedures to maximize time efficiency

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience required Experience with both small and medium-sized companies Experience with retail accounting is a benefit Formal education in bookkeeping/accounting concepts or solid demonstrated relevant work experience Experience with

Sage Accounting

is preferred. (Training will be considered for candidates proficient in other accounting programs) Solid skills in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel software Highly detail-oriented and organized with the ability to meet recurring deadlines Discreet and able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Training & Support:

Detailed training will be provided regarding industry-specific bookkeeping requirements
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Extended health care
Work Location: In person