Bookkeeper

The Burke Group; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-paced environment as a Bookkeeper at a leading company in St. Catharines. You will support daily financial operations, manage multiple accounts, and ensure compliance with various financial standards. If you have 5 years of relevant experience and thrive under deadlines, we want you on our team!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Proficient with QuickBooks, Excel, and FreshBooks.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, Ontario payroll standards, HST, WSIB, and CRA rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and balance financial records using QuickBooks and Excel.
• Generate invoices and record daily payment receipts using FreshBooks.
• Perform accounts reconciliation and manage general ledgers.

Skills

Accounting principles

Accuracy

Timeliness

Organizational skills

Deadline-oriented

Self-motivation

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

FreshBooks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our fast-paced, high-volume office. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping , a strong understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines with precision and efficiency.

You will play a key role in the daily financial operations of our office, supporting both our core business and an associated company. If you thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment and are passionate about accurate and responsive bookkeeping, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and balance financial records using QuickBooks and Excel
• Generate invoices and record daily payment receipts using FreshBooks
• Data entry with a high standard for accuracy and timeliness
• Perform accounts reconciliation (vendors, banks, credit cards)
• Post journal entries and manage general ledgers
• Prepare trial balances and basic financial reporting
• Archive records daily and manage file organization
• Process payroll and vendor payments on scheduled dates
• Create twice-weekly management reports in five key financial areas
• Ensure compliance with GAAP , Ontario employment standards , HST , WSIB , and CRA guidelines
• Liaise with the corporate accountant and ensure year-end submissions are timely
• Make occasional bank deposits and collect mail if required
• Support management and office staff in bookkeeping-related matters
• Handle additional bookkeeping for an associated company (approx. 5 hrs/quarter)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and FreshBooks
• Strong knowledge of GAAP , Ontario payroll standards , HST , WSIB , and CRA rules
• Highly organized, responsive, and deadline-oriented
• Able to manage high volumes (400–600 files/month) under pressure
• Self-motivated and committed to the success of the team

If you are interested in joining our team and have the qualifications we are looking for, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to [e-mail]