Bookkeeper

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JR Lawn and Snow Inc. is seeking an experienced bookkeeper with good communication skills to help run our accounting tasks and support our team by ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Keep financial records up to date in Sage 50
• Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Work with staff to track and report expenses
• Prepare journal entries and monthly statements
• Manage banking, including resolving any bank issues
• Reconcile accounts, bank statements, credit cards, and petty cash
• Close books and prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Manage depreciation, adjustments, HST rebates, EHT, and taxable benefits
• Archive important documents such as estimates, contracts, and financial records
• Monitor cash flow
• Help set up and maintain financial controls and procedures
• Keep all reconciliation and accounting records organised
• General admin tasks, such as keeping track of permits, certificates, insurance, budgeting, and forecasting

Qualifications and Skills

• Hands-on experience with Sage accounting systems
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• Clear verbal and written communication in English
• Ability to work independently
• Professional approach to handling multiple tasks
• Confidentiality with client information
• At least 3 years’ bookkeeping experience in Ontario, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting
• Basic understanding of Canadian tax, reporting, and regulations
• Accounting qualifications (e.g., CGA) are a plus but not required
• Experience working independently or in small firms is an advantage

Job Type: Full time - Onsite

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have using Sage 50 or other Sage accounting products?

Work Location: In person