Junior Bookkeeper
Eagleeye Bookkeeping Inc.
Downtown Kelowna, BC
Full-Time | In-Office Position
Build Your Career with a Growing Bookkeeping Firm
Eagleeye Bookkeeping Inc. is a growing bookkeeping firm located in downtown Kelowna. We provide accurate, complete, and audit-ready bookkeeping services to small and medium-sized businesses across a variety of industries.
We are seeking a motivated Junior Bookkeeper who is eager to learn, embraces accountability, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in producing accurate work. This role is ideal for someone who has a solid accounting foundation and is looking to grow their technical skills under the mentorship of experienced bookkeeping professionals.
At Eagleeye Bookkeeping, we value:
- Accuracy
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Continuous Learning
- Professional Growth
- Exceptional Client Service
This is a full-time, in-office position located in Kelowna, BC. Remote work is not available.
Position Summary
The Junior Bookkeeper supports the accounting team by performing day-to-day bookkeeping and data management for multiple clients. This role focuses on accurate data entry, account reconciliations, client support, and assisting with monthly and year-end bookkeeping processes.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a Senior Bookkeeper or Accounting Manager while developing the technical and professional skills necessary to manage increasingly complex client files.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Data Management
- Perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
- Record bills, expenses, deposits, and journal entries
- Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations
- Assist with month-end bookkeeping procedures
- Assist with GST and PST filings
- Assist with payroll processing and remittances
- Maintain organized and complete digital client files
- Review transactions for accuracy and identify discrepancies
Client Reporting
- Assist with preparing monthly financial statements and reports
- Support the review and correction of bookkeeping discrepancies
- Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation
- Communicate professionally with clients regarding document requests and bookkeeping inquiries
Year-End Support
- Assist with year-end reviews and reconciliations
- Prepare supporting schedules and working papers
- Assist with gathering documentation required for year-end packages
- Ensure client records are complete and audit-ready
Team Collaboration & Development
- Participate actively in training and professional development
- Accept coaching and feedback positively
- Demonstrate initiative in finding solutions and improving processes
- Support team members during busy periods and deadline-driven projects
- Contribute positively to Eagleeye's collaborative culture
Qualifications
Required
- Bookkeeping Certificate, Accounting Diploma, or higher
- Minimum 1-2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (internships and practicum experience considered)
- Experience using QuickBooks Online, Sage, Xero, or similar accounting software
- Intermediate computer skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Understanding of basic bookkeeping principles
- Understanding of account reconciliations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work full-time in-office in Kelowna, BC
Preferred
- Experience in a bookkeeping firm or accounting practice
- Experience managing multiple client files
- Experience with payroll processing
- Experience preparing GST and PST returns
- Experience working in cloud-based accounting environments
Technology & AI Competencies
Technology is a key part of our business. Successful candidates should be comfortable learning and using new software and digital tools.
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to:
- Research technical bookkeeping and software questions independently
- Troubleshoot issues using online resources, training materials, and approved AI tools
- Verify information before implementing solutions
- Learn new technology quickly
- Follow strict confidentiality and cybersecurity protocols
- Never disclose client-identifiable or confidential information to unauthorized third-party systems
The ability to responsibly leverage AI tools while exercising professional judgment is considered a valuable skill.
Performance Expectations
Successful candidates will:
- Maintain a high level of accuracy in bookkeeping work
- Meet established deadlines consistently
- Demonstrate accountability and ownership of their work
- Continuously improve technical and professional skills
- Communicate professionally with clients and coworkers
- Follow established company procedures and documentation standards
- Contribute positively to team collaboration and workplace culture
Conditions of Employment
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Successfully complete a Criminal Record Check
- Obtain and maintain QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification
- Obtain and maintain QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor Certification
- Maintain eligibility to work in Canada
- Work on-site at our Kelowna office
Candidates who do not currently hold ProAdvisor Certifications may still be considered; however, successful completion of these certifications will be a condition of hire and continued employment.
Application Requirements
To be considered, applicants must submit:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References (minimum of 2)
- Responses to the Pre-Screening Questions provided
In the first sentence of your cover letter, please include the words "Accuracy Matters."
Applicants selected for interviews will also be required to:
- Complete a bookkeeping skills assessment
- Complete an accounting knowledge assessment
- Provide a minimum of two professional references
Please bring references to your interview.
Why Join Eagleeye Bookkeeping?
- Work alongside experienced bookkeeping professionals
- Receive mentorship and ongoing training
- Build your technical accounting skills
- Gain exposure to a variety of industries and client files
- Grow your career within an expanding local firm
- Join a team that values accuracy, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
applicants will not be considered if they:
- Do not reside in Kelowna or the surrounding area.
- Are unable to work full-time in-office.
- Do not possess a Basic Accounting Certificate, Accounting Diploma, or higher.
- Are unwilling to complete a Criminal Record Check.
- Are unwilling to obtain QBO ProAdvisor and QBO Advanced ProAdvisor certifications as a condition of employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Eagleeye Bookkeeping Inc.
Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Application question(s):
- Do you currently reside in Kelowna, BC, or the immediate surrounding area, and are you available to work full-time in our downtown Kelowna office?
(Yes or No)
- How many years of bookkeeping experience do you have? Please include any practicum, internship, or accounting firm experience.
- Describe a mistake you made in a previous job or school setting. How did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience?
- Tell us about a time you received constructive feedback. How did you respond, and what changes did you make afterward?
- A client's bank account balance is different from the balance shown in QuickBooks. Walk us through the steps you would take to identify and resolve the discrepancy.
- Tell us about a time you worked as part of a team to achieve a goal. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team's success?
- Have you used AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini to help solve a work or school-related problem? If yes, how did you use them, and what precautions would you take to protect confidential client information?
Licence/Certification:
- Basic Accounting or Bookkeeping Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
