We are a growing wholesale distribution company located in British Columbia looking for an experienced and highly organized Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant to take ownership of our accounting operations.
This is a hands-on position requiring someone who is detail-oriented, financially disciplined, and takes pride in accurate records, strong documentation, cash flow management, and meeting all financial deadlines.
The successful candidate will manage accounting activities for multiple companies and be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and compliance with Canadian accounting and government requirements.
Responsibilities
- Full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple companies
- Manage Accounts Receivable and actively follow up on outstanding customer payments
- Manage Accounts Payable and verify invoices before payment
- Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
- Manage electronic banking, EFT payments, and cash transactions
- Process employee and contractor payroll
- Maintain payroll records and employee files
- Prepare and submit GST/HST filings
- Manage payroll remittances and CRA reporting requirements
- Prepare and maintain WorkSafeBC documentation and reporting
- Maintain organized accounting records and filing systems
- Ensure all transactions have proper supporting documentation
- Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience
- Strong Accounts Receivable and collections experience
- Experience processing Canadian payroll
- Experience with CRA filings and government compliance requirements
- Strong QuickBooks Desktop experience
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong reconciliation skills
- Exceptional organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple companies and priorities
The Right Person Will Be
- Extremely organized and process-oriented
- Reliable and accountable
- Comfortable investigating discrepancies and asking questions
- Persistent with overdue accounts and payment follow-up
- Strong with documentation and filing systems
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines without constant supervision
Performance Expectations
Success in this role means:
- Customer payments are actively monitored and collected
- Accounts receivable aging is controlled
- Government filings are completed accurately and on time
- Payroll is processed accurately and on schedule
- Bank reconciliations remain current
- Financial records are complete and audit-ready
- Accounting issues are identified and resolved quickly
Experience in wholesale distribution, manufacturing, inventory-based businesses, or multi-company accounting is an asset.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: $50,848.23-$58,261.16 per year
Application question(s):
- When can you start work if offered a job?
- What is your experience level in all the tasks required from this job?
- We are located in Newton Surrey, will commute be a problem? Yes/No
- What is your highest level of education? From which university and which year did you graduate?
- Were any of your previous jobs inventory related businesses? Yes/No
- Which accounting software/version was used at your last or current job?
- Were any of your previous jobs import/export related businesses? Yes/No
Work Location: In person
