Job Description

Overview of Role

Retreat Guru is the parent company for The Synthesis Institute. We are looking for a full time self-directed and experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper with excellent communication skills to join our dynamic finance team. Reporting directly to our Director of Finance, your role will include managing accounts payable, maintaining an accurate general ledger and preparing financial reports, with full charge bookkeeping responsibilities for both companies. Our parent company is based in Canada and The Synthesis Institute is based in the US.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of full cycle bookkeeping experience and a bookkeeping diploma or certificate. With a general knowledge of accounting principles they also love working with a like-minded team that is passionate about transparency and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

As a full charge bookkeeper, your primary responsibilities include managing:

Accounts Payable Bank Reconciliations Internal finance worksheets Supporting Collection Inter-company Transactions Financial Reporting Payroll processing Year-End Book Reviews with External Accountants Tax Compliance Corporate Filings Cash Flow Review Finance Team Support Process Improvements Ad Hoc Projects as needed

Bookkeeper Educational Qualifications

Certification in bookkeeping or accounting

Skills/Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience maintaining general ledgers Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records Proficiency in bookkeeping software or ERP, google sheet, and Excel Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with team members and external partners Effective and compassionate writing and negotiation skills Ability to think outside the box and solve complex problems Experience working in a fast-paced environment Ability to juggle multiple assignments and meet deadlines

Nice to haves:

Proficiency in Xero Familiarity with psychedelic retreat experiences Personal connection to Meditation, Yoga, Plant Medicines Based in Canada
About Us:

Retreat Guru operates both as a consumer marketplace for retreat bookings and provides management software for retreat centers. The Synthesis Institute is a global leader in community-based psychedelic retreats, education, and training. (Not to be confused with Synthesis Institute BV.) We are committed to creating spaces where we remember the sacred and realize our collective wholeness. The salary range for this role is CAD $70,000-$80,000/yr (depending on experience).

Our culture:

Both companies are dedicated to navigating transformation and wellness through being ethical and trustworthy. We leverage collective wholeness and helping people discover their own wisdom, to realize a compassionate world. We are willing to engage in healthy conflict and practice not withholding. We regularly mine for conflict before decisions are made

to

ensure all views are present. We are committed to creating a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive future for retreat leaders, participants and centres. We strongly encourage individuals from historically marginalized communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, differently abled, women, and others) to apply.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter

detailing how your experience aligns

with this role to michelle@retreat.guru Please complete the following quiz and take 10 minutes only.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Iui0dFevGGrAzLlNWcMCKpuZClhkLo-LgTEcnm5wnqAkhQ/viewform

Please do not google for answers and provide what you believe is the best response, and only submit once. This invitation is intended to help us understand how to interview with you and see how you may fit with our organization.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Wellness program Work from home
Experience:

Bookkeeping: 5 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

certificate in bookkeeping (required)
Work Location: Remote