Bookkeeper

Cambridge Treats; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing company in Cambridge is looking for a Full-time Bookkeeper to handle day-to-day accounting functions including reconciliations, accounts payable, and payroll. The ideal candidate should have 4-5 years of bookkeeping experience, be detail-oriented, and proficient in QuickBooks. This permanent position offers a salary range of $45,000 to $60,000 per year and comes with benefits like dental care and life insurance. Hybrid work option available.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AP/AR processes and bank reconciliations.
• Detail-oriented, organized, able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Accurately categorize bank feeds and make adjustments in a timely manner.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Receive, verify, and enter supplier invoices into the accounting system.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate employee profiles in accounting system.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bank Reconciliation

QuickBooks Online

Excel skills

Education

Diploma or certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

The Bookkeeper is responsible for performing day-to-day accounting functions including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable support and month-end preparation and reporting. This role ensures accurate financial records and contributes to efficient finance operations in a growing food processing environment.

Responsibilities

Transaction Reconciliations

• Accurately categorize bank feeds and make adjustments in a timely manner
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Receive, verify, and enter supplier invoices into the accounting system
• Match invoices with purchase orders and packing slips
• Record claims for expense reimbursements
• Support payment scheduling and record payments in accounting system

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time
• Apply customer payments and reconcile AR balances
• Monitor accounts receivable aging

Payroll

• Maintain accurate employee profiles in accounting system
• Enter employees’ work hours / vacation dates / sick dates, calculate deductions, and ensure payroll is processed correctly

Month-End & Reporting Support

• Assist with journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain organized digital and paper filing for accounting records
• Handle additional financial tasks:such as calculating depreciation, assisting with tax filings and returns, budgeting, forecasting, and supporting financial reporting and audits

General & Cross-Functional Support

• Support inventory and cost tracking processes
• Communicate effectively with operations and purchasing teams to reconcile purchase orders and received orders with supplier invoices

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 4-5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of AP/AR processes and bank reconciliations
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online
• Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables an asset)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and communication skills

Key Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Initiative and problem-solving mindset
• Professionalism and confidentiality

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Experience

• QuickBooks: 2 years (required)
• Bookkeeping: 2 years (required)
• food manufacturing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge, ON