Senior Bookkeeper

Main Beam Fabrication Ltd.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Stable Monday-to-Friday work

Ownership of role

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Main Beam Fabrication Ltd. in Grande Prairie, AB is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial administration and full-cycle bookkeeping for our growing team. The role emphasizes accuracy, ownership, and timely financial reporting to management.

You will work closely with our external accountant and support budgeting and financial controls. Ideal candidates have a strong eye for detail, 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, and proficiency with Excel and accounting

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Full-cycle bookkeeping experience required.
• Experience in construction/service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle bookkeeping and financial administration.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and payroll processing.
• Perform bank and credit-card reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end close and year-end information.
• Assist with budgeting and financial reporting for management.
• Coordinate with external accountant and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliation

GST/WCB knowledge

Month-end reporting

Excel

Accounting software

Education

Accounting education (asset)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Main Beam Fabrication is dedicated to delivering high-quality structural steel projects with a focus on safety, integrity, and craftsmanship. With extensive experience across diverse sectors, our team prides itself on completing complex projects nationwide while fostering a safety-first culture that mentors and develops the next generation of tradespeople.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Full-Cycle Bookkeeper to join our office team and take responsibility for the day-to-day financial administration and bookkeeping functions of the company.This is an important position within our organization. We are looking for someone who is accurate, organized, dependable, comfortable taking ownership of their responsibilities, and able to provide management with reliable and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for full-cycle bookkeeping and financial administration, including:

• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Payroll processing and related payroll administration
• Bank and credit-card reconciliations
• General ledger entries and account reconciliations
• GST preparation and remittances
• WCB reporting and related financial administration
• Month-end reconciliation and reporting
• Maintaining accurate and organized financial records
• Monitoring cash flow and upcoming financial obligations
• Preparing financial information and reports for management
• Assisting with budgeting and financial tracking
• Preparing year-end information and documentation
• Working directly with the company's external accountant
• Identifying discrepancies and following through until they are resolved
• Maintaining confidentiality of company, employee, and customer financial information
• Supporting management with financial information and other accounting-related requirements as needed

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who can independently manage the bookkeeping function and understands how the different pieces of a company's finances fit together.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Experience completing bank and credit-card reconciliations
• Working knowledge of GST, WCB, and standard Canadian business accounting practices
• Experience assisting with month-end and year-end processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify errors or inconsistencies and investigate them independently
• Ability to work independently while also being part of an office team
• A high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience with full-cycle bookkeeping

Preferred:

• 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Experience working in a construction, service, trades, or similar business environment
• Experience working directly with management and external accountants
• Experience preparing financial reports for management
• Formal accounting education is an asset; however, we place significant value on demonstrated experience and the ability to independently manage full-cycle bookkeeping.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Stable Monday-to-Friday work environment
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Opportunity to take ownership of an important role within an established local company
• A practical, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued development and growth of the company's financial and administrative systems

Pay: $30.00-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grande Prairie, AB T8X 0B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)