Senior Bookkeeper  |   Job Description

All applicants will be accorded the strictest confidence. Resumes are to be submitted along with a cover letter to Susan C. Black, CPHR at sblack@fhblack.com. Or apply through Indeed HERE.

Position Summary

Our client, the largest alarm company in Western Canada, is seeking a Senior Accountant on a full time, permanent basis.   The duties & responsibilities are as follows:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists CFO and Controller with oversight of full-cycle accounting and deadline management
  • Provide support to Senior Management team with the completion of assigned tasks
  • Job costing for various projects
  • Month-end & year-end financial reporting preparation
  • Liason with external auditor and provide support to the audit process
  • GST/PST reporting
  • Journal entries & adjusting journal entries
  • Complete and report intercompany transactions
  • Visa and corporate credit card reconciliation
  • Posts invoices and payments; general banking and deposits
  • Reconciliation of bank, sub-ledger accounts and CC statements
  • Reconcile all GL accounts
  • Ad hoc projects, reports and accounting tasks
  • A/R & A/P
  • Invoicing
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Other duties as assigned

Credentials & Attributes

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a corporate setting primarily performing full-cycle accounting and consulting;
  • A post-secondary education focused in accounting and/or an accounting designation will be considered an asset (CPA, CMA, CGA, CA)
  • Hands-on experience with Word, Excel and accounting software
  • Ability to prepare, analyze and understand financial statements
  • Capability to strike an appropriate balance between accuracy, quality and efficiency
  • Strong communication skills, professional, business-like demeanor

 

Salary range dependent on candidate experience and credentials: $45k to $55k