Agriculture Bookkeeper

Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLP; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Health care spending account

Job summary

Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLP is seeking an experienced Agriculture Bookkeeper to join our Saskatoon team. The role supports agricultural clients with monthly and year-end bookkeeping, data entry, CRA filings, and related business services under the Agriculture Team.

Candidates should have an Accounting Diploma/Certificate and strong MS Office + accounting software skills (QuickBooks Desktop/Online, Agexpert Desktop/Online). Agricultural background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Accounting Diploma/Certificate or related field (equivalent experience may also be considered).
• Strong skills in MS Office and accounting software (QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Agexpert Desktop, Agexpert Online).
• Agricultural/Farming background is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial file setup and ongoing bookkeeping (monthly and year-end).
• Prepare working papers and year-end entries.
• Manage engagements to meet budgets and reporting deadlines.
• Communicate with CRA and handle account updates and inquiries.
• Prepare tax filings (GST/PST, and other compliance forms).
• Assist client with accounts, maintain ledgers, prepare financial statements and reports, reconcile bank accounts and reporting on accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization

Accuracy & deadlines

Independence & teamwork

Education

Accounting Diploma/Certificate

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Agexpert Desktop

Agexpert Online

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic, confident and experienced professional with amazing attention to detail? Then consider joining our talented team as an Agriculture Bookkeeper.

Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLP is a local firm of experienced professionals with a rapidly growing team providing assurance, tax, consulting and advisory services across Saskatchewan and Western Canada. We are currently seeking an experienced individual to become an integral part of our team, in our Saskatoon office, as an Agriculture Bookkeeper.

Core Values

• Success with Integrity – We will be honest and forthright in our quest to achieve happiness, balance and fulfillment.
• Service with Innovation – We will use new ideas, technology, and methods to deliver flexible service.
• Support our Community- We engage with diverse communities to build lasting connections and make a difference.

Summary

Under the direction of the Agriculture Team, Sr. Managers and Partners, the Agriculture Bookkeeper will perform monthly and year-end bookkeeping duties, including but not limited to, data entry, CRA filings and various other business services for our agricultural clients. The Agriculture Bookkeeper will work collaboratively with others as well as independently to provide superior client services and timely work at the firm.

Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Intermediate to advanced bookkeeping practices.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization & Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Accuracy & Deadlines: Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Work Style: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and manage multiple priorities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This position description does not deal with every situation that may arise during employment. It is intended to reflect the core responsibilities and tasks of employment with the firm. Agriculture Bookkeepers will be assigned additional duties from time to time.

Detailed duties will include but are not limited to:

• · Perform initial file setup and ongoing bookkeeping (monthly and year-end).
• · Prepare working papers and year-end entries.
• · Manage engagements to meet budgets and reporting deadlines.
• · Communicate with CRA and handle account updates and inquiries.
• · Arrange contact and meetings with clients to determine timing of work on a case-by-case basis.
• · Prepare tax filings (GST/PST, and other compliance forms).
• · Assist client with accounts, maintain ledgers, prepare financial statements and reports, reconcile bank accounts and reporting on accounts payable and receivable.
• · Track and reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy.
• · Respond to client inquiries and provide requested documentation.
• · Update projects continually, ensuring that budgets are complete and that accurate deadlines are put into Practice and working with Workflow Administrator.
• · Compile data and reports for supervisor’s review and decision-making.
• · Recommend process improvements for efficiency.
• · Continuously develop professional knowledge and skills.

Additional Responsibilities

• · Performing other duties, from time to time, as requested.
• · Completing other accounting-related duties as required.
• · Positively representing the firm in the community in actions and participation in events, committees, organizations etc. that are of interest to you.

Your ability to carry out these duties and others that may be assigned from time to time will be considered as part of your annual performance assessment. This position description is subject to revision as circumstances warrant. Specific responsibilities may vary from time to time.

Education and Experience

• · Accounting Diploma/Certificate or related field (equivalent experience may also be considered).
• · Strong skills in MS Office and accounting software (QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Agexpert Desktop, Agexpert Online).
• · Agricultural/Farming background is required.

Salary will align with relevant education, experience and job performance. We offer a generous benefits package, retirement savings plan, and a health care spending account.

Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.