bookkeeper

Red Seal Electric; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Parking available

Job summary

Red Seal Electric is seeking an experienced financial administrator for on-site work in Richmond, Canada. The role includes managing payroll, preparing reports, and maintaining financial records. Candidates should have a college education and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Ideal applicants will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software such as MS Excel and Sage Accounting Software. Benefits include a health care plan and a dental plan.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping systems and financial accounting is essential.
• Ability to use various software including MS Office and accounting-specific tools.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records and establish balances using bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare and submit tax returns and other financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Flexibility

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College/CEGEP

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work location: On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. No option to work remotely.

Work setting: Head office, Trade work, Electrical utilities, Electrical contractor, Construction

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Post journal entries
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts
• Provide staff training
• Process purchases
• Prepare payroll
• Prepare estimates and bids for home construction, renovation and restoration projects
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Office management
• Maintain filing system
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Oversee payroll administration

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge: Accounting software, Data analysis software, Human resources software, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows, MS Word, Quick Books, MS Office, Spreadsheet, Sage Accounting Software
• Equipment and machinery experience: Scanner
• Area of specialization: Process improvement, Accounting

Additional Information

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Fax machine
• Internet access
• Office equipment and supplies
• Printer

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other Benefits

• Parking available