senior bookkeeper

senior bookkeeper

Job details

Frisco Pools Inc. has been providing quality services to residential locations for over 20 years, and we are growing! We are looking to hire a *Part Time Bookkeeper* to assist with all accounting duties. We are only looking for candidates that will come into the office (no work from home). This is a permanent position with part time hours. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits. Must have prior experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate MUST have a CGA designation or higher.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations including cash management functions, overseeing billing, A/R, A/P, GL, cash disbursements, payroll and bank reconciliation functions, cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition.
• Manage and comply with provincial and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card entries, bill payments, and purchase orders; prepare daily bank deposits.
• Prepare payroll from all employee timesheets and any other related employee documentation.
• Accurate preparation of monthly returns (HST, WSIB, payroll deductions).
• Accurate preparation of yearly reporting (T4s, T4 Summaries, WSIB, ROEs).
• Review financial contracts, agreements, grant applications, and insurance policies.
• Process all claims, rebates and adjustments.
• Review and approve supplier invoices to allow for prompt payments to vendors and allocation to the correct expense accounts.
• Prepare income statement variance analysis as requested.
• Monitor office and vehicle expenses on a consistent basis.
• Assist with employee onboarding and ensure all required employee documents are up to date.
• Able to negotiate and resolve conflict with A/R and A/P where necessary.
• Facilitate and support accounting processes with upper management through dialogue and written communication.
• Complete requested reports in a timely matter and prioritize data integrity.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Accounting or related field (preferred).
• MUST possess a Bookkeeping designation of CGA or higher.
• MINIMUM FIVE years of experience in a similar role (working in accounts payable and receivable, HST/GST, payroll and payroll reports, reconciling, and closing at year end).
• MUST be proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and QuickBooks. Knowledge of POS would be considered an asset.
• Able to meet strict deadlines and compile accurate statistical reports when required.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Extensive experience with data entry, record keeping and computer operation.
• Researched and resolved discrepancies on monthly income statements, A/P and A/R accounts, expense accounts, and others when necessary.
• Established procedures to implement new revenue recognition rules.
• Previous experience in testing and assisting with the implementation of new operating software to increase efficiency.
• Able to train existing staff when required and create quick reference manuals.
• Previously prepared numerous monthly bank reconciliations, adjusted entries, and performed account analyses.
• Experience in services related to payroll such as writing checks and submitting payroll taxes.

Personal Requirements

• Resourceful, self-motivated, able to foster professional business relationships and meet strict deadlines.
• Negotiation skills, and excellent customer service capabilities are a MUST.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Organized, analytical, and detailed.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills, and computer skills.
• Team player; dependable and reliable; punctual.
• Ethically and morally responsible.

Location: Bolton, ON (On site)

Salary: $23.00 to $28.00 hourly

Terms of employment: Part time

Starts as soon as possible