Bookkeeper - Full Time

Responsive Group Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

RRSP matching

Growth opportunities

Assistance program

Job summary

Responsive Group Inc. in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Trust Fund reporting, with month-end responsibilities.

The role reports to the Executive Director and requires a diploma in Accounting or Business Administration and a minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, including ADP WFN payroll exposure. Strong organizational skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of Accounting/Business Administration diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience including accounts receivable or payroll.
• Experience with union payroll.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Preparation of month-end and trust fund reporting.
• Support compliance with applicable laws and collective agreements.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in audits.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Union payroll

Microsoft Office

Interpreting union contracts

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting/Business Administration diploma

Tools

ADP WFN

Job description

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass, and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Bookkeeper reports to the Executive Director and is expected to provide complete accounting of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Trust Fund and month-end related financial reporting, as well as various duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Wage Rate:

The starting annual salary is $ 60,000.

Vacancy:

This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Sets vision, goals and objectives for the department in line with the overall facility’s vision and strategic directions.
• Provide support on financial issues to the rest of the Management Team.
• Supports recruitment, orientation, retention, and performance management.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of Collective Agreements, Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other relevant legislation.
• Participates in facility-wide quality improvement activities.
• Prepares and participates in audits.
• Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators.
• Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.
• Accounting functions are completed accurately and on time including, but not limited to:
  • accounts receivable/accounts payable
  • manual/system cheques, PDS
  • census, rate reduction, Director’s discretion, exceptional circumstances, bank deposits, overdue accounts, PAP
  • payroll
  • record of employment, T4 reporting, processing payroll in ADP WFN, StaffScheduleCare or other time and attendance software interface balancing
  • employee benefits
  • pension and group RRSP, union dues, health and benefit plan, seniority list
  • resident trust
  • deposit and disbursement, statement of account
  • petty cash
  • reconciliation and reimburse
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications

• Minimum education of Accounting/Business Administration diploma
• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience to include (solid background of either accounts receivable or payroll): computerized payroll (preferably ADP WFN), accounts payable, accounts receivable, benefits administration.
• Experienced with unionized payroll
• Recent professional and skill development courses would be desirable.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret Union contracts, policies and procedures.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to interact efficiently and courteously with residents, public, employees, and volunteers.
• Sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate care in use of supplies and equipment, and the ability to maintain a neat work area.
• Good organizational skills.
• A second language is an asset.
• To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
• Two supervisory references are required
• Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits
• Employee perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Matching RRSP contribution
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.