Bookkeeper

Job summary

Maintain financial records, ledgers, and accounts; prepare payroll, tax returns, trial balances, and financial reports; and reconcile accounts. Support construction projects by preparing estimates, bids, budgets, and contracts, while also managing office records, responding to inquiries, training staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College/CEGEP Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Head office Trade work Electrical utilities Electrical contractor Construction Responsibilities Tasks Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll Calculate fixed assets and depreciation Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems Maintain general ledgers and financial statements Post journal entries Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports Prepare tax returns Prepare trial balance of books Reconcile accounts Provide staff training Process purchases Prepare payroll Prepare estimates and bids for home construction, renovation and restoration projects Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates Office management Maintain filing system Ensure compliance with government regulations Answer written and oral inquiries Oversee payroll administration Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge Accounting software Data analysis software Human resources software MS Excel MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Windows MS Word Quick Books MS Office Spreadsheet Sage Accounting Software Equipment and machinery experience Scanner Area of specialization Process improvement Accounting Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Tight deadlines Work under pressure Own tools/equipment Computer Fax machine Internet access Office equipment and supplies Printer Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Time management Adaptability Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Other Benefits Parking available

What you’ll do

Maintain financial records, ledgers, and accounts; prepare payroll, tax returns, trial balances, and financial reports; and reconcile accounts. Support construction projects by preparing estimates, bids, budgets, and contracts, while also managing office records, responding to inquiries, training staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

The role requires a College/CEGEP education and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. Candidates should have accounting software and Microsoft Office skills, strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, communication, and the ability to work independently under pressure and tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Parking Available

Listed skills

• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bookkeeping
• Payroll Preparation
• Payroll Administration
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Financial Recordkeeping
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Preparation
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Construction Budget Estimation
• Contract Preparation and Negotiation
• Accounting Software
• QuickBooks
• Sage Accounting Software
• Microsoft Excel
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Administrative
• Energy