Description

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Responsibilities include bookkeeping duties, recording transactions/data entry, preparation of bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, month end close, statutory reporting and preparation of financial statements and other reports as required. Required to supervise junior bookkeepers in CET and other Group Companies as necessary. This role is key to support the Finance Lead and or CFO through problem solving, analyzing challenges, providing solutions, and completing tasks in a timely manner.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bookkeeping and Finance


A/P:
Code and key accounts payable for, and process timely payments by cheque, online and credit card.
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.


A/R:
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. 


Banking:

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

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.

Financial Reporting:

• Capable of preparing basic financial reports (Balance Sheet, P&L) from Quickbooks Online for presentation to Finance Lead and or CFO.
• Basic understanding of Internal Controls and report scheduling
• Ability to learn the bookkeeping aspects of new systems and processes 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training however the candidate must have formal training in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Minimum 5-10 years previous experience as a Bookkeeper 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: 

• Experience in supervising junior staff and overseeing their functions
• 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