Senior Bookkeeper

Estoras Group; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services organization in North Vancouver seeks a Senior Bookkeeper. This role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will manage all day-to-day bookkeeping duties, handle accounts receivable and payable, and perform various accounting activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting experience.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software, and databases.
• Assess a financial status including income statement variances.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping of the organization.
• Prepare and distribute client invoices and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting experience

Advanced computer skills in MS Office

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper

Job Summary & Responsibilities

We are looking for an organized, computer savvy, and driven Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing team. This position will work closely with our accountants and operations personnel and handle all day-to-day bookkeeping of our organization made up of multiple companies and serving global clients. Ideally, you have knowledge of ERP systems as we have multiple company financial system (with CRM, Expense and Financial modules), and you have a strong business background and can assist in pre-audit record keeping of the day-to-day financials.

Responsible for daily maintenance of AR & AP which includes full accounts receivable duties (including collections), vendor management, expense management (and managing that process), timesheet verification , invoice management, reporting and analysis, cheque printing as well as daily bank reconciliations and banking.

Account Receivable:
Prepare and distribute invoices to clients
Prepare and distribute other invoices in general as required
Follow up on overdue accounts, report default accounts appropriately
Accounts Payable:
Process vendor invoices and expense claims
Ensure invoices are approved by appropriate person
Ensure expense claims are completed correctly
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies
Ensure timely processing of all invoices and expenses



Requirements

Required Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years accounting experience
  

• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts, coordination and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support as necessary
  

• Analyze and report on financial status including income statement variances, communicating financial results to management, budget preparation and monthly analysis
  

• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
  

• Oversee taxes and abide by federal regulations
  

• Additional experience in Audit and International accounting as asset
  

• Receptive to learn a new accounting program on the Zoho platform quickly
  

• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases
  

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  

• Work with autonomy and be proactive
  

• Must pass detailed background checks
  

• At least 3 references from previous jobs and personal character references
  

• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  

• Ability to work with all levels of management and be professional
  

Attributes;

• Calm and patient under pressure
  

• Thrive in a constantly changing environment
  

• Assertive and proactive
  

• Present yourself in a polished, professional manner