Bookkeeper - Campbell River, Canada - We Wai Kai Nation

Description

Responsible for bookkeeping for our business Entities.

The Bookkeeper is responsible for the full cycle bookkeeping for our retail store, set to open in Oct 2023, as well as day-to-day accounting and finance requirements.

As our bookkeeper, you will:

• Enter source documents for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Ensure payables are entered and payments are made in a timely manner
• Deposit cheques received, monitor receivables, write receipts for cheques and direct deposits.
• Prepare monthly reporting package with financial statements
• Prepare month end journal entries
• Process cash payments
• Balance and record daily sales
• Prepare bank and Visa reconciliation
• Prepare payroll and association
• Benefit administration
• Preparation of GST and PST reports
• Process EFT deposits
• Cooperate with auditors to ensure they have the correct and complete documentation
• Prepare year end reports
• Provide vacation relief for the other Bookkeeper and Nation's Accounts Payable Clerk
• Prepare and balance the daily cash deposits at the bank, possibly multiple deposits in a day
• Support the retail Store Managers and Finance Manager and other staff with any reporting requests or duties not listed in the above core responsibilities
• Other duties as required

Education, Qualifications, and Experience
The incumbent must have previous experience working in payroll, benefits administration, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger.

Extensive experience with data entry, record keeping and computer operations, including the Microsoft Office Suite and Adagio Accounting system are required


Skills and Abilities:


The Bookkeeper must demonstrate:

• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions with attention to details and accuracy
• A high level of personal motivation and an ability to work independently
• Flexibility in work habits and handling of dynamic situations
• Discrete handling of confidential and private information
• Advanced computer and Microsoft Office Suite skills

Personal Attributes:

The Bookkeeper must demonstrate the following personal attributes.

• Strong interpersonal skills; calm, pleasant and helpful
• Strict adherence to confidentiality, privacy, and code of ethics practices and policies
• Respect and professionalism
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Service orientation
• Personal organizational skills
• Punctuality
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Criminal records check required

Job Type:
Initially part time, but could grow into full time as the Band adds more businesses in the future.

We offer a competitive salary, as well as a full benefit package, including a pension plan.

• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted_

Salary:
$45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location:
In person