Bookkeeper

Aplin; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 24–27/hr

Bonus 2% of base salary

Vacation 3 weeks

Health & dental

Job summary

Aplin in Maple Ridge is seeking a Bookkeeper to join a growing manufacturing firm. You will handle full-cycle bookkeeping, payroll, and GST/PST filings, ensuring accurate ledgers and strong internal controls.

Reporting to the President, you will work in-office five days a week, collaborate with the Finance team, and contribute to month-end closes and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Diploma or degree in accounting.
• In-office role (5 days/week).

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle AP/AR including invoicing, payments, collections and reconciliations.
• Perform bank, credit card, vendor, and customer reconciliations.
• Process bi-weekly/monthly payroll and related remittances.
• Prepare GST/PST returns and reconcile tax accounts.
• Handle shipping, import/export, and customs documentation.
• Post month-end journals and accruals.
• Support year-end close and audits with documentation.
• Maintain general ledger and internal controls; provide finance support.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

Bank reconciliations

Payroll processing

Accounting experience

Education

Accounting diploma/degree

Job description

Based in Maple Ridge, our client is an established manufacturing firm that has been in business for over 10 years. They are currently looking for a Bookkeeper to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant bookkeeping experience.

About the Position

Reporting to the President, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including invoice processing, payments, collections, and account reconciliations.
• Perform bank, credit card, vendor, and customer reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Process bi-weekly/monthly payroll, including payroll deductions and applicable government remittances.
• Prepare and file GST/PST returns and ensure all tax-related accounts are properly reconciled.
• Handle shipping, freight, import/export, and customs documentation, ensuring accurate accounting and recordkeeping.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and other required adjustments.
• Complete month-end account reconciliations and support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain accurate general ledger and bookkeeping records, ensuring transactions are properly coded and documented.
• Support year-end close, audits, and external accounting requirements by providing accurate financial information and documentation.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the Finance team while identifying opportunities to improve processes and maintain strong internal controls.

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Diploma or degree in accounting
• 5 days in office role

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $24–$27 per hour
• Bonus: 2% of base salary
• Vacation: 3 weeks
• Extended health and dental benefits