bookkeeper
- Richmond, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
Tasks
Computer and technology knowledge
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
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
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
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
- Scanner
- Process improvement
- Accounting
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
- Computer
- Fax machine
- Internet access
- Office equipment and supplies
- Printer
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Time management
- Adaptability
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Parking available
More about this job
Responsibilities
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.
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll Preparation
- Payroll Administration
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Preparation
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Contract Preparation and Negotiation
- Accounting Software
- QuickBooks
- Sage Accounting Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Process Improvement
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Parking Available
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Construction
- Administrative
- Energy
Keywords
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- General Ledger
- Financial Statements
- Journal Entries
- Trial Balance
- Account Reconciliation
- Tax Returns
- Fixed Assets
- Depreciation
- Construction Budget Estimates
- Construction Bids
- Contract Preparation
- Contract Negotiation
- Office Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Accounting Software
- QuickBooks
- Sage Accounting Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Spreadsheet Software
- Data Analysis Software
- Human Resources Software
- Electrical Utilities
- Electrical Contractor