senior bookkeeper

Posted on March 03, 2025 by Employer details Alacrity Canada

Job details

*About the Role:* The Senior Bookkeeper will receive functional direction from the Accounting Manager and will provide full cycle bookkeeping services. The Senior Bookkeeper will oversee Alacrity Canada?s financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books for accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. The chosen candidate will perform daily accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and record payments and adjustments. *Responsibilities:* * Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxes. * Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on a monthly and as needed basis. * Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner. * Perform activities related to the accounts payable function including recording expenses for review and payment, verifying details, and following up with vendors. * Perform accounts receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition. * Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data. * Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards. * Assist in preparing government and funder claims, and follow up audit procedures. * Assist in year end preparation and 3rd party annual audits. * Completing other ad hoc projects as deemed necessary by the Director of Finance or Accounting Manager. *Requirements:* * Experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelor?s degree would be an asset but not required). * Experience in NPO accounting would be an asset but not required. * Minimum 5 years relevant experience working in accounting and bookkeeping is required. * Thorough knowledge and understanding of Quickbooks. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Proficient skills in GSuite, Microsoft Office and other SaaS products. * Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger. * High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. *What We Offer* We are brisk, cheerful, & community-minded. We?re friendly and eager team players, who support one another to do our best both at work and outside the office. * Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment with offices in Vancouver and Victoria * Extended health and dental benefits; premium 100% covered * Employee Assistance Program * Health and Wellness Spending Accounts * Employee Incentive Plan * Support to learn and grow through professional development opportunities Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Application question(s): * Please submit a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role. Experience: * Bookkeeping: 5 years (preferred) Location: * Victoria, BC V8V 3K5 (preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V8V 3K5 Application deadline: 2025-04-15