Description

JOB TITLE: Bookkeeper
 
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Responsible for bookkeeping duties, recording transactions/data entry, preparation of bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general office assistance as required. This role is key to support the Finance Lead through problem solving, analyzing challenges, providing solutions, and completing tasks in a timely manner.
 
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the Finance Lead

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bookkeeping and Finance
1. A/P:

• Code and key accounts payable for, and process timely payments by cheque, online and credit card.
• Assist in preparation of GL reconciliations (A/P)
• Key and verify invoices using appropriate information and coding by division and cost code. Work with purchasing to enter all PO driven invoices.
• Balance statements from vendors.

 2. A/R:

• Assist in preparation of GL reconciliations (A/R)
• Maintain current A/R accounts. Investigate, adjust and resolve any outstanding balances.
• Process payments received by cheque, credit card, e-transfer, money order and cash.

3. Banking:

• Assist with preparation of Bank Reconciliations, analysis of accounts and variances.
• Deposit cheques as posted to A/R.  

4. Bookkeeping:

• Perform financial data entry in Quickbooks Online.
• Research to assemble source documents to support transactions.
• Enter data for divisional budget and expenses.
• File and sort documents (paper and electronically, creating consolidated reports when necessary)  
• Set up and disposal of assets, maintain depreciation schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training however the candidate must have formal training in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Minimum 3-5 years previous experience in accounting data entry in a structured environment
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office and Project Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
• Proficient with Quickbooks Online or similar accounting software

 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strict attention to detail in technical specifications and written communication.
• Performance driven, fast paced and energetic.
• Punctual, deadline oriented, committed to doing tasks in an efficient manner.
• Highly alert and structured thought process and demonstrates problem solving skills.
• High organizational skills, time management and analytical skills.
• Service and teamwork focused, driven to improve efficiencies.
• Innovative and focused on learning and self-improvement.
• Flexible and able to multitask and complete tasks with minimal or no supervision.
• Competent with Peachtree and/or QuickBooks Accounting.
• Proficient with computers
• Performs and demands excellence in quality of work.
• Records and information management techniques.

 
Statements in this job description do not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, CET/AMR management reserves the right to revise the job to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change.