Bookkeeper

LIFT - Community Services; Powell River; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

T & R Contracting Ltd. in Powell River is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper with payroll experience to manage full-cycle accounting, including remittances and government filings.

You will maintain precise records, handle payroll processing, and ensure compliance across financial activities. The role requires strong Excel skills, knowledge of CRA remittances, GST/PST filings, and familiarity with Sage 50 or similar software.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Payroll processing experience is required.
• Knowledge of Canadian bookkeeping, payroll practices, and government remittances.
• Experience with CRA payroll remittances, GST/PST filings, and WorkSafeBC reporting is preferred.
• Bookkeeping or accounting education is an asset.
• Experience with Sage 50 or similar accounting software is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Construction or contracting industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records, enter transactions, prepare general ledger entries, and assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
• Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices, prepare payments for approval, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve discrepancies.
• Accounts Receivable: Prepare customer invoices, record payments, monitor outstanding accounts, and assist with account follow-up.
• Payroll Administration: Process bi-weekly payroll, review timesheets, verify overtime, vacation pay and statutory holiday pay, and maintain confidential employee records.
• Government Remittances: Prepare and submit CRA payroll remittances, GST/PST filings, and applicable WorkSafeBC reporting and remittances.
• Reconciliations: Complete bank and credit card reconciliations, review general ledger accounts, and investigate discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Maintain supporting documentation, and assist with financial reporting and external accountant requests.
• Compliance & Confidentiality: Monitor filing deadlines, maintain organized records, and protect confidential financial and employee information.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Canadian payroll

CRA remittances

GST/PST filings

Excel & Office

Construction industry

Education

Bookkeeping or accounting education

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Salary Or Wage: $27.00 to $30.00 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience.


• Payroll processing experience is required.


• Knowledge of Canadian bookkeeping, payroll practices, and government remittances.


• Experience with CRA payroll remittances, GST/PST filings, and WorkSafeBC reporting is preferred.


• Bookkeeping or accounting education is an asset.


• Experience with Sage 50 or similar accounting software is an asset.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.


• Construction or contracting industry experience is an asset.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.


• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.


• Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.


• Professional communication skills and a collaborative approach.


• Reliability, integrity, and a commitment to confidentiality.


• The ability to meet payroll, remittance, and financial reporting deadlines.

List of Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records, enter transactions, prepare general ledger entries, and assist with month-end and year-end procedures.


• Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices, prepare payments for approval, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve discrepancies.


• Accounts Receivable: Prepare customer invoices, record payments, monitor outstanding accounts, and assist with account follow-up.


• Payroll Administration: Process bi-weekly payroll, review timesheets, verify overtime, vacation pay and statutory holiday pay, and maintain confidential employee records.


• Government Remittances: Prepare and submit CRA payroll remittances, GST/PST filings, and applicable WorkSafeBC reporting and remittances.


• Reconciliations: Complete bank and credit card reconciliations, review general ledger accounts, and investigate discrepancies.


• Financial Reporting: Maintain supporting documentation, and assist with financial reporting and external accountant requests.


• Compliance & Confidentiality: Monitor filing deadlines, maintain organized records, and protect confidential financial and employee information.

Join Our Team!

• T & R Contracting Ltd. is seeking an organized, reliable, and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Powell River. This position is ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping and payroll experience who takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records and keeping accounting processes running smoothly.


• Working closely with the Controller / Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing, government remittances, reconciliations, and general accounting support.


• If you are comfortable working independently, enjoy problem-solving, and can manage multiple deadlines in a busy contracting environment, we would love to hear from you!