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Company Description
We are a small public accounting firm located in Chilliwack. We are seeking an experienced bookkeeper to join our team. This flexible fulltime position may have the ability to work remotely for the most part once trained, but does require at least two days in the office per week.
We are a close-knit group who work well together as a team. Our office is casual dress and we occasionally have an office pup who visits.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, pay strong attention to detail, and have the ability to work independently. We are looking for someone who has previous bookkeeping experience and who enjoys the challenge of working on a variety of projects with clients in a number of different fields. Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online and Sage is considered and asset and preference will be given to candidates with previous experience working in a public practice CPA firm or other bookkeeping firm. Due to the largely paperless nature and possible remote work aspects of the position, the successful candidate must be very familiar and comfortable with technology.
Salary is from $23.00-$27.00 per hour + and is commensurate with experience plus health benefits.
Desired Skills
The ideal candidate will be someone who:
- Enjoys problem solving in a dynamic environment
- Thrives both as a self-starter AND as a collaborative member of a growing team
- Demonstrates intermediate skills in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bookkeeping
- Organizes and prioritizes workloads to meet strict filing deadlines
- Accurately follows written and verbal instructions
- Has a strong attention to detail and accurately enters data with consistency
- Communicates complex financial issues effectively and in a way others will easily understand-both in writing and verbally (must be fluent in English)
- Multitasks with ease and is flexible
- Problem solves independently and demonstrates good judgement
- Reliable, dependable and efficient
- Creates and interprets spreadsheets with ease
- Is comfortable with a paperless office process and has solid computer skills including experience with the following applications:
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
o Quickbooks Desktop and Online
o Sage
o Payment evolution
Responsibilities
- Provides monthly bookkeeping functions to clients including bank reconciliations, payroll, GST / PST returns, WCB, and accounts payable entries
· Reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts/ledgers, prepare journal entries and corrects posting errors accordingly
· Prepares T4 and T5 slips for filing
· Prepares trial balance with backup
- Communicates directly with clients about their books and corresponds with other individuals involved in the bookkeeping process as required
· Maintains and balances related party accounts by verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies
- Learns about new technology in the industry and how software apps can help make the bookkeeping process more efficient
- Proactively suggests ways we can improve our client record keeping
· Provides additional administrative duties as required during periods of heavy workloads or absences
- Assists with personal tax returns and general tax season duties as required
Thanks in advance to all applicants but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $23.00-$29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Employees in the back of the office, and work from home the majority of time to ensure safe distance in the office. Client are limited to the reception area, and are required to wear a mask.
Experience:
- Bookkeepers: 1 year (required)
- QuickBooks: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chilliwack, BC V2R 6E7
