Senior Bookkeeper

Nelson / Kraft and Associates; Surrey; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Surrey, BC, is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Sage 50 and strong Excel skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years bookkeeping experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Sage 50, including project costing.
• Intermediate Excel skills for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, including payroll.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and prepare financial reports.
• Contribute to budgeting and cash flow planning.

Skills

Sage 50

Excel

GAAP

Attention to detail

Communication skills

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SENIOR BOOKKEEPER JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process and code incoming vendor and subcontractor invoices.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and ensure proper approvals.
• Prepare and schedule payments (cheques, EFTs, online banking).
• Issue Service Call invoices and progress billings for projects.
• Track receivables and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Reconcile vendor statements and customer accounts.
• Process payroll on a bi-weekly schedule.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with labour standards.
• Prepare bi-weekly hourly employee service call report.
• Calculate and remit payroll source deductions (CRA), WCB, and other provincial requirements.
• Administer ROE's, T4's, and year-end reporting.
• Setup and maintain vendor and subcontractor profiles.
• Ensure receipt and tracking of contracts, WCB clearance, insurance certificates, and statutory declarations.
• Monitor payment terms and communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies.

General Ledger & Financial Management

• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank, credit card, fuel account, and employee expenses.
• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger.
• Prepare monthly project reports and year-end closings.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Support project managers with job costing, variance analysis, and financial insights.
• Prepare year-end for external accountants.

Planning & Forecasting

• Contribute to budgeting processes and cash flow planning.
• Help identify trends and opportunities for cost control and operational improvements.
• Provide financial input to support strategic business decisions.

HR Management

• Setup new employees in benefit programs.
• Ensure sufficient funds in benefit accounts.
• Setup new apprentices in the ITA sponsorship program.
• Update apprentices' work hours in the ITA portal.

Other Administrative Duties

• Maintain filing system.
• Organize year-end disposal of confidential information.
• Update yearly business and vehicle insurance.

Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Sage 50, including project costing and reporting.
• Intermediate Excel skills; able to transfer reports from Sage to create ad hoc reports.
• Understanding and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Attention to detail, good communication skills, ability to work independently.
• 3–5 years bookkeeping experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing, Finance, and General Business
• Construction

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Location options include Surrey, BC, Richmond, BC, Maple Ridge, BC, Delta, BC, Coquitlam, BC, Burnaby, BC, Langley, BC, with salaries ranging from CA$36.00 to CA$65,000 annually.

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