Bookkeeper

Thos. R. Birnie & Sons Ltd.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

RRSP plan with company match

Supportive team environment

Culture building events

Job summary

A local family-owned company in Hamilton is seeking a full-time Accountant/Bookkeeper to enhance performance and operational decision-making. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, processing payroll, and reconciliation tasks. Candidates should have a diploma in accounting and 2-5 years of experience, along with proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. The company offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy without supervision.
• Previous experience with QuickBooks Enterprise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure bills are paid timely and accurately.
• Maintain General Ledger records including entering journal entries.
• Reconcile credit card and vendor statements monthly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidential information management

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Gmail and Google suite

Education

Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Thos. R. Birnie & Sons is currently looking for an Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our team. In this role you will help us enhance performance and operational decision‑making throughout the company by ensuring our accounting and financials are timely and accurate.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure bills are paid timely and accurately.
• Maintain General Ledger records including entering journal entries and posting bank reconciliations.
• Complete calculations, filing and payment of all government remittances.
• Enter bills and all credit card transactions.
• Enter vendor invoices and process all payments to vendors through QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Reconcile credit card and vendor statements monthly.
• Reconcile bank statements weekly.
• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts to maintain accuracy monthly.
• Complete timely and accurate month‑end close.
• Maintain and prepare company financial reports and spreadsheets.

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• RRSP plan with company match
• Supportive team environment
• Culture building events

Qualifications

• Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Accounting, bookkeeping, or related field of study
• Minimum 2-5 years experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role
• Previous experience with QuickBooks Enterprise preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Gmail and Google suite
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite – advanced in Excel
• Ability to professionally manage confidential and sensitive information
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy without supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

About Us

Thos. R. Birnie & Sons is an original family owned company that has been providing service to the Hamilton and Golden Horseshoe communities for 100 years. We specialize in residential plumbing and drain services. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the people we meet daily, and we have been for generations! Check us out by visiting our website: www.birnie.pro. When you are ready, please click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the directions to apply for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer