Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Our client in Kitchener is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper and Office Manager to join their team in a full-time position!

We are looking for someone with 5-10 years of experience to take on the Bookkeeping duties for this established business for approximately 3 days per week.

The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable/receivable, reconciling bank statements, processing payroll, and producing financial reports. This role requires strong QuickBooks skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of general bookkeeping principles.

For the right person, this role could become a full-time 40 hour per week position by taking on the extra Administrative duties of answering phones, entering orders to the system, receiving goods, and working with contractors and clients on the sales floor!

Hourly rate between $25.00-35.00/hour depending on experience, plus full benefit plan upon full-time hire!

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-10 years of bookkeeping experience
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop
• Strong knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping principles
• Experience in payroll processing and sales tax filing
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other office software

Bookkeeping Duties:

• Manage and record daily financial transactions using QuickBooks
• Handle full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly
• Prepare and process payroll (including employee timesheets and tax deductions)
• Maintain accurate financial records and general ledgers
• Generate monthly financial reports for management review
• Prepare and file sales tax and other necessary business filings
• Collaborate with the business owner and CPA for year-end tax preparation
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Organize and maintain financial documents and receipts

Administrative Duties:

• Answer phone calls from customers and contractors and provide information
• Enter customer and contractor orders into the system
• Receive shipments of goods and check quantities are accurate
• Work with contractors to help fill their project needs
• Provide support to the sales team by helping customers on the sales floor

If you have the required years of experience in full-cycle accounting/bookkeeping and you are interested in taking on the extra administrative duties, send your resume to: jayne@grandriverpersonnel.ca

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