Bookkeeper

Onsite Engineering Ltd.; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Full benefit package including health, vision, and dental coverage

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Onsite Engineering Ltd. seeks a full-cycle Bookkeeper for their Salmon Arm office. The successful candidate will manage a broad range of accounting responsibilities in a collaborative environment, supporting the company's growth across multiple locations.

Strong organizational skills and a Bookkeeping Certificate are required. Candidates with three years of experience and knowledge of software such as Excel and Payworks will be preferred. The role offers a competitive salary between $50,000–$75,000 and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Valid BC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping including AR, AP, and financial reporting.
• Process payroll for multiple employees.
• Maintain accurate financial records and perform reconciliations.

Skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Solid knowledge of accounting principles

Education

Bookkeeping Certificate or equivalent experience

Minimum three years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Payworks or BQE CORE (considered an asset)

Job description

Company Overview

Onsite Engineering is a mid‑sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with over 70 employees and multiple offices across BC. We are a diverse company that provides high quality engineering and geoscience services to government and industry. We understand that, as professionals in the engineering field, the work we do builds the places we live, work, and play for generations and we are proud to play our part. We have purposely built our company to allow our senior professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work.

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-cycle Bookkeeper to join our Salmon Arm office. Reporting to the Business Manager, this role works closely with our accounting team and administrative staff across multiple offices. This position is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable managing a broad range of accounting responsibilities. This position is to support the continued growth of both our company and internal accounting capacity. The successful candidate will join an established team and play a key role in supporting our expanding operations across multiple offices.

Major Job Functions

• Full-cycle bookkeeping, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting
• Processing payroll (multi‑employee environment)
• Posting journal entries and maintaining accurate financial records
• Performing regular reconciliations of accounts
• Preparing financial, statistical, and accounting reports
• Filing GST and PST returns
• Assisting with year‑end working papers
• Supporting fleet tracking and related administration
• Maintaining organized filing systems (digital and physical)
• Collaborating with and supporting administrative staff across offices

Specific Skills and Knowledge

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy and numeracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesSelf‑motivated with a proactive and solutions‑focused approach
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and practice

Education and Experience

• Bookkeeping Certificate or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Minimum three years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office software products such as Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Valid BC driver’s license.
• Experience with software such as Payworks or BQE CORE considered an asset.
• Experience working within a multi-location or project-based business environment is an asset.

Salary

$50,000–$75,000 annually commensurate on experience, full‑time permanent position. The lower end of the range reflects candidates developing in a full‑cycle role, while the upper end is intended for experienced professionals who can work independently and take on increased responsibility.

Benefits Summary

• Competitive salary.
• Interesting and diverse project work
• Great career advancement opportunities;
• Continuous support for growth through both internal and external professional development opportunities.
• A full benefit package including extended health, vision, and dental coverage, and GRSP matching.
• Flexible working arrangements as required.