BOOKKEEPING CLERK
Are you passionate about keeping businesses financially healthy and organized?
The Opportunity
At Ginkgo Sustainability, we design, build, and maintain innovative green roof and ecological infrastructure solutions that create healthier, more sustainable communities. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Bookkeeping Clerk to support our financial operations and help ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our invoicing and accounts receivable processes.
If you enjoy working with numbers, are highly organized, and take pride in maintaining accurate records, we'd love to hear from you.
Location
178 Norseman Street, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R4
The Role
- Compensation: $24 to $35 per hour, Minimum 20 hours per week
- Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental benefits after successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.
- Work Type: Part-time or full-time, in-person role located in Etobicoke.
- Start Date: ASAP – the position is currently open and ready to be filled.
- On-site training for this position.
Responsibilities and duties:
Invoicing & Billing
- Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time.
- Ensure billing aligns with contracts, project details, and internal approvals.
- Maintain organized invoice records and supporting documentation.
Accounts Receivable
- Monitor accounts receivable and track outstanding balances.
- Follow up professionally with customers regarding overdue payments.
- Maintain accurate AR aging reports and provide updates to leadership.
Accounts Payable
- Receive, process, verify, and reconcile invoices.
- Respond professionally to supplier inquiries.
- Maintain accurate AP records and provide updates to leadership.
Financial Record Keeping
- Record financial transactions accurately using Sage and related systems.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records.
- Support reconciliations and ensure data accuracy.
Reporting & Data Management
- Maintain financial trackers and spreadsheets using Excel and Google Sheets.
- Prepare reports including invoice summaries, AR aging, and cash tracking.
- Support ad hoc reporting requests from leadership.
Process Improvement
- Help improve invoicing and financial tracking processes.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
- Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial documentation.
The Candidate
Must-haves:
- Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting support experience.
- Experience with invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes.
- Proficiency with Sage or similar accounting software.
- Proficiency with Google Suite.
- Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills, including formulas and reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You
- Take pride in producing accurate work.
- Enjoy organizing information and improving processes.
- Communicate professionally and follow through on commitments.
- Are comfortable working with accounting systems and spreadsheets.
- Take ownership and proactively resolve issues.
- Value teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement.
In return, they can expect:
- A collaborative environment where finance meets creativity and innovation.
- Opportunities for professional growth and cross-departmental learning.
- The ability to make a measurable impact on Ginko Sustainability's operational performance.
The Company
At Ginkgo Sustainability, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to creating greener communities and making a positive environmental impact. We offer:
- Hybrid work flexibility
- A supportive and collaborative culture
- Opportunities to expand your accounting responsibilities
- Professional growth and development
- Exposure to a growing and innovative organization
- For more about who we are, visit www.gingkosustainability.com
How to Apply
Please send your resume to with Bookkeeping Clerk in the subject line. Please include any relevant information—certifications, examples of past financial process improvements, or references that support your application.
Interview Process
Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to every application that we receive. If you are chosen to move forward, our interview process follows this sequence:
- 15 to 30-minute phone screen interview with a member of our team.
- 1 in-person 60-minute job/cultural interview with members of our team.
- Reference checks.
- A decision is communicated and an offer is extended.
At GINKGO we aim to complete the entire process above within 2 to 3 weeks. If at any time we decide to end your candidacy, you will be notified of this by a member of our team in writing. We would appreciate it if you extend us that same courtesy.
Our Commitments
Ginkgo Sustainability is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, including our work environment. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
Ginkgo Sustainability welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us within your application if you require any accommodations, and every effort will be made to meet your needs.
Pay: $24.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R4
