Bookkeeper (Temporary Contract)

Sahah Naturals; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sahah Naturals, a Montreal-based CPG company, is seeking a Bookkeeper for a temporary contract to support the Controller and finance team. The role covers multi-channel reconciliations, month-end close, and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle sales receipts, bank reconciliations, USD/CAD balances, and various journal entries. Hybrid work is offered (3 days in office, 2 days WFH).

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in bookkeeping or accounting, including hands-on month-end close work.
• Ecommerce or CPG experience is an asset.
• Experience reconciling USD/CAD and platform payouts is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Post weekly sales receipts across ecommerce and retail channels and reconcile payouts.
• Post and reconcile corporate credit cards; complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Record foreign currency adjustments and reconcile USD balances.
• Update month-end schedules and prepare journal entries for review.
• Post inventory adjustments and keep item records in QuickBooks up to date.
• Keep monthly reconciliations and supporting documentation organized and filed.
• Assist with year-end close, preparing schedules and supporting documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Excel

Slack

Asana

Google Workspace

Job description

Bookkeeper (Temporary Contract)
Location: Montreal, Canada
Reports to: Controller

About Us:
Sahah Naturals is a fast-growing Montreal-based CPG company with a portfolio of better-for-you food and beverage brands, sold across Canada, the US and the UK. We’re looking for a Bookkeeper to support our finance team.

Job Overview

The Bookkeeper supports the Controller in keeping our books accurate and the month-end close on schedule. This is a temporary contract starting immediately and running through March 2027. It’s a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable with reconciliations, works carefully, and can get up to speed quickly in a multi-channel environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Channels & Reconciliations

• Post weekly sales receipts across our e-commerce and retail channels (Amazon, Shopify, Walmart and others) and reconcile payouts.
• Post and reconcile corporate credit cards.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and record transactions.
• Record foreign currency adjustments and reconcile USD balances.

Month-End Close Support

• Update month-end schedules (prepaids, accruals, depreciation) and prepare the related journal entries for review.
• Post inventory adjustments and keep item records in QuickBooks up to date.

Documentation

• Keep monthly reconciliations and supporting documentation organized and filed.
• Follow and document accounting procedures accurately.

Year-End & Reporting

• Assist with the year-end close, preparing schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation for our external accountants.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as requested.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2–3+ years in bookkeeping or accounting, including hands-on month-end close work. Ecommerce or CPG experience is an asset.
• Education: Diploma or degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Knowledge: Strong bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliation skills. Experience reconciling Amazon or Shopify payouts and working in USD/CAD is an asset.
• Technical Skills: QuickBooks Desktop and Excel skills, plus comfort with Slack, Asana and Google Workspace.
• Soft Skills: Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to manage several priorities at once.
• Availability: Able to start immediately and commit through March 2027.

Contract:

Until March 2027

Hours:

40 Hours/Week

Hybrid:

3 Days in Office, 2 Days WFH