Bookkeeper (Temporary Contract)

Sahah Naturals; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; 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 involves month-end close, reconciliations across multiple channels, and currency adjustments in USD/CAD.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and Excel, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH). Immediate start through March 2027.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, including hands-on month-end close work.
• Experience with ecommerce or CPG is a plus.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and Excel; comfortable using Slack, Asana and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Post weekly sales receipts across ecommerce/retail channels and reconcile payouts.
• Post and reconcile corporate credit cards.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and record transactions.
• Record foreign currency adjustments and reconcile USD balances.
• Update month-end schedules (prepaids, accruals, depreciation) and prepare journal entries.
• Post inventory adjustments and keep QuickBooks item records up to date.
• Keep monthly reconciliations and supporting documentation organized and filed.
• Follow and document accounting procedures accurately.
• Assist with year-end close, preparing schedules and reconciliations for external accountants.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Bank reconciliations

USD/CAD reconciliation

Education

Accounting degree

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