Bookkeeper

Drake International; Kingston; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Comprehensive benefits

On-site parking

Paid time off

Paid birthday off

Employee Assistance Program

Company events

Job summary

Drake International in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting in a collaborative manufacturing environment. You will handle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, perform bank reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and maintain accurate financial records.

The role offers an hourly wage of $23.00–$25.00 with RRSP matching and comprehensive benefits, plus opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Bookkeeping is preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Previous bookkeeping experience, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software (Sage 300 experience is considered an asset).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Analytical problem-solving abilities and a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage full Accounts Receivable process including invoicing, cash receipts, collections, and customer account maintenance.
• Prepare customer invoices and monthly statements.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Perform daily bank monitoring and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate Accounts Receivable aging reports.
• Manage Accounts Payable process including matching purchase orders, packing slips, and vendor invoices.
• Maintain vendor records and process payment runs.
• Maintain Accounts Payable aging reports.
• Assist with general bookkeeping and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Collaborate with internal departments while providing professional customer and vendor support.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

Sage 300

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: $23.00 - $25.00/hour + RRSP Matching + Comprehensive Benefits

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys keeping financial records accurate and organized while working in a collaborative manufacturing environment?

We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing company to recruit a Bookkeeper. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organization where you'll play an integral role in supporting the day-to-day accounting operations while working closely with senior finance leadership.

Why This Role

This is more than a traditional bookkeeping position.

You'll be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records while supporting both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. This role offers a variety of responsibilities, exposure to multiple areas of accounting, and the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your accounting skills are valued and your contributions make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role: Bookkeeper

As the Bookkeeper, you'll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full Accounts Receivable process, including invoicing, cash receipts, collections, and customer account maintenance
• Preparing customer invoices and monthly statements
• Monitoring outstanding receivables and following up on overdue accounts
• Performing daily bank monitoring and monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparing journal entries and reconciling sub-ledgers to the general ledger
• Maintaining accurate Accounts Receivable aging reports
• Managing the Accounts Payable process, including matching purchase orders, packing slips, and vendor invoices
• Maintaining vendor records and processing payment runs
• Maintaining Accounts Payable aging reports
• Assisting with general bookkeeping and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records
• Collaborating with internal departments while providing professional customer and vendor support

What You'll Bring

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Bookkeeping is preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered
• Previous bookkeeping experience, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices
• Experience with ERP or accounting software (Sage 300 experience is considered an asset)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Analytical problem-solving abilities and a high level of accuracy
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Benefits & Environment

This organization offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive workplace, including:

• Competitive hourly wage
• RRSP matching program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid birthday off
• Paid time off
• Company events and employee appreciation activities
• On-site parking
• Opportunity to grow your career with a respected manufacturing organization

If you're looking for a stable bookkeeping opportunity where you can make a meaningful contribution and continue developing your accounting career, we'd love to hear from you.

Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, please contact your local Drake office.

This hiring process may use AI-enabled tools to support portions of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by people, and candidates will be informed if AI tools are involved in their assessment.