Position: Bookkeeper

 

Term:  Permanent Full-Time, 40 hours per week (35 paid, plus one unpaid ½ hr lunch and 2 unpaid 15 minute breaks)

 

Application Deadline:  December 6, 2019

 

How to Apply:  Send updated resume with contact information for three professional references by email to info@wiltshirebusiness.ca with the subject line:  Application for Bookkeeping Position

 

Start Date:  December 16, 2019

 

Hours:  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

 

Description: 

• Regular entries of client’s sales receipts, invoices, expense receipts, credit card transactions and other source documents into the clients’ accounting systems

• Reconcile bank and credit card statements for clients

• Reconcile other accounts

• Process payroll for clients

• Produce budgets and financial statements as needed

• Maintain and update client files as needed

• Follow instructions by owners or managers

• Maintain A/R and A/P records for clients

• Perform other duties as requested

 

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with MS Office programs such as Word and Excel.

• Speak, read and write English (min. Benchmark level 7 if EAL)

• Must be proficient in Quickbooks Desktop, Quickbooks Online.  Experience with other accounting systems, such as Sage 50, Wave and Simply Accounting are strong assets.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles

• Must be able to work independently and with supervision

• Absolute commitment to accuracy

• Must always be willing to ask for guidance, support or information when required

• Must obtain criminal record check (which will be reimbursed upon hiring with the presentation of a receipt)

 

The following will be considered strong assets:

• • • Post-secondary education in business, accounting, or a related discipline

    • Proficiency with the Google Office Suite

    • Familiarity with other software used in bookkeeping, such as Receipt Bank, Hub Docs, Xero, Zoho, Wave Accounting, and Fresh Books

    • Management experience and experience supervising others

    • Sales experience

    • Proficiency in other languages

    • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

    • Familiarity and experience with:

    • Writing and reviewing business plans

    • Commercial lending and loan applications

    • Writing successful grant applications

    • Project management

 

Other:

• There is an aptitude test at the time of the interview

• Only candidates selected for interviews and placement will be contacted

 

Pay & Benefits:  

• Wage is between $18 - $23 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience.

• Opportunities for advancement