Bookkeeper and Office Administrator

NuWave Research Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NuWave Research Inc. seeks a meticulous bookkeeper/accountant to manage day-to-day financial tasks, ensuring accuracy in accounts payable and receivable, and support payroll processes. Ideal candidates will have over three years of experience, especially in small to mid-sized firms, and thrive in structured, detail-oriented environments. Proficiency with Navision and MS Office is preferred. Join a vibrant team and contribute to enhancing our bookkeeping practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized company.
• Strong attention to detail and a clear communicator who keeps the team aligned with up-to-date data.
• A systems thinker who thrives in structured environments.
• A steady, independent worker who meets deadlines without handholding.
• Reliable and organized with a strong sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting entries (bills, payments, POs, expenses).
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
• Manage vendor payments and track customer receivables.
• Support payroll and government remittances.
• Help close the books each month and deliver timely financial reports.
• Coordinate basic office operations (supplies, visitors, phones, mail).
• Support HR and H&S with admin tracking and meeting coordination.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Systems thinking

Reliability

Organization

Tools

Navision

MS Office

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Handle day-to-day accounting entries (bills, payments, POs, expenses).
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
• Manage vendor payments and track customer receivables.
• Support payroll and government remittances.
• Help close the books each month and deliver timely financial reports.
• Coordinate basic office operations (supplies, visitors, phones, mail).
• Support HR and H&S with admin tracking and meeting coordination.
  
  

Your First-Year Impact

• Maintain high data accuracy across payables and receivables.
• Deliver all reconciliations and month-end reports on time.
• Support our transactions with precision and trust.
• Identify and implement improvements to make bookkeeping faster and smarter.
  
  

Who You Are

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized company.
• Strong attention to detail and a clear communicator who keeps the team aligned with up-to-date data.
• A systems thinker who thrives in structured environments and improves them.
• A steady, independent worker who meets deadlines without handholding.
• Ideally experienced with Navision and MS Office.
• Reliable and organized with a strong sense of ownership.
• Able to manage both detailed financial tasks and office logistics with ease.
• Bonus: Experience in manufacturing or technical companies.