Senior Bookkeeper

Innocept Developments; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private real estate investment firm is seeking a part-time contractor for full-cycle accounting responsibilities, including both accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate will manage financial records, facilitate cash flow forecasting, and ensure compliance with CRA requirements. Proficiency in QuickBooks Online is crucial, with experience in real estate development accounting considered an asset. This role requires 25 hours per week in the Calgary office, with some flexibility for remote work. Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficient in full-cycle accounting and government remittances.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Complete full-cycle accounting for multiple entities.
• Manage the receipt, validation, and coding of vendor invoices.
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and provide recommendations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Proficient in QuickBooks Online

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Dext

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage full-cycle accounting for multiple entities. This role includes accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting. You will ensure accurate records, streamline processes, and support efficient accounting operations while managing multiple priorities independently. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, proficient in QuickBooks Online and Dext, intercompany transactions, and brings a proactive approach to efficient accounting processes. Experience in real estate development and construction accounting is an asset.

This is a part-time contractor engagement (25 hours per week), ideally suited for a professional based in our Calgary office.

WHO WE ARE:

Innocept Developments is a private real estate investment, development, and program management company specializing in real estate opportunities, in the Okanagan Valley and Calgary, Alberta that deliver significant value. We are fully integrated across the development lifecycle, from site acquisition and land assembly to project completion, leveraging decades of strategic deal-making expertise to consistently achieve outstanding results for our partners and clients.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Full Cycle Accounting

1. Complete full-cycle accounting for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records, including month-end and quarter-end close.
2. Maintain, monitor, and reconcile key general ledger and balance sheet accounts (including cash, bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and intercompany accounts).

Accounts Payable and Expense Management

1. Manage the receipt, validation, and coding of vendor invoices.
2. Ensure proper approvals and enter invoices into QuickBooks Online.
3. Oversee timely payments using online banking platforms.
4. Manage credit card expenses, ensuring all receipts are submitted, properly coded, matched to corresponding invoices, and accurately posted into QuickBooks Online.

Accounts Receivable and Revenue Management

1. Prepare and send monthly client invoices.
2. Monitor A/R aging and follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collection.
3. Manage rental revenue processes, including setting up monthly PADs and preparing reconciliations.

Cash Flow & Financial Reporting

1. Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and provide recommendations on intercompany fund transfers or cash injections as required.
2. Deliver monthly financial statements and management reports for development project costs and intercompany.
3. Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and recommend solutions.

Compliance & Year-End Support

1. Prepare and file GST returns for multiple entities in compliance with CRA's requirements.
2. Prepare year-end working papers and coordinate with external accountants on tax filings and timely payment of installments as required by CRA.
3. Liaise with company CA firm in relation to government agencies information requests, assessments, and instalments.

Process Improvement & Initiative

1. Actively seek opportunities to streamline bookkeeping processes and implement best practices.
2. Maintain adaptability and willingness to improve procedures rather than relying on outdated methods.
3. Ensure digital workflows are efficient and reduce redundancy in data entry.

Other Duties

1. Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING:

1. 5+ years of progressive bookkeeping or accounting experience.
2. Proficient in full-cycle accounting and government remittances.
3. Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel.
4. Experience with Dext or similar digital invoice management tools.
5. Experience with intercompany transactions
6. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
8. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Asset: Familiarity with real estate development and construction accounting.
11. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite in a Mac environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW & TERMS:

1. Hourly rate depending on experience
2. Contract position
3. Part-time: 25 hours per week
4. Schedule: 5 hours per day
5. In-office work presence preferred
6. Work-from-home may be accommodated as needed