Junior Bookkeeper

Socket.dev; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Canada is seeking an Accounting Support specialist to assist the Accounting department in meeting monthly deadlines and ensuring data accuracy. The role is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

You will maintain accounting records, perform reconciliations, manage AR/AP, process payroll, prepare journal entries, and assist with financial statements and tax filings while contributing to timely reporting and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Able to work independently & in a team setting.
• Excellent attention to details and organizational skills to ensure timeliness and quality of work.
• Work well under stress and tight deadlines.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Basic excel, word and outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain permanent accounting records for assigned entities.
• Conduct monthly account and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain AR and AP.
• Balance inter-company accounts.
• Issue payments or invoices as required.
• Prepare and post journal entries as required.
• Process payroll on a timely basis.
• Produce monthly financial statements.
• File taxes and assist remittances on a timely basis.
• Assist on general bookkeeping and generate reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Basic accounting knowledge

Basic Excel, Word, Outlook skills

Education

Some accounting/finance coursework

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Summary: We are a fast growing company in an interesting and challenging segment of the insurance industry. The primary function of this position is to support the Accounting department in meeting monthly deadlines and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.

Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario

Primary Responsibilities:

• Take ownership for maintenance of the permanent accounting records of assigned entities.
• Conduct monthly account and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain AR and AP.
• Balance inter-company accounts.
• Issue payment or invoices as required.
• Prepare and post journal entries as required.
• Process payroll on a timely basis.
• Produce monthly financial statements.
• File taxes and assist on source remittances on a timely basis.
• Assist on general bookkeeping and generate reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Personal & OrganizationalDevelopment:

• Able to work independently & in a team setting.
• Excellent attention to details and organizational skills to ensure timeliness and quality of work.
• Work well under stress and tight deadlines.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Basic excel, word and outlook skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Dedicated to continuous improvement of self and team.
• Willing to assist the team on meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to creatively and proactively problem-solve.
• Motivated to continually develop technical and soft skills.

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate in written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin).
• Some formal education in accounting or finance.
• Experience with QuickBooks is an asset.