The Opportunity: Senior Bookkeeper

Location: North York – Dufferin/Caledonia

Salary: 70-80K

Benefits: Standard

Tony Curtis & Associates INC. is currently interviewing for the position of Senior Bookkeeper for a well established and thriving industry leader specializing in plumbing, building, and mechanical services. Our client takes pride in hiring motivated, highly skilled employees who understand the principle of putting the customer first. If this sounds like the company for you, and you can bring to this role 5-7 years of experience (plumbing/building industry preferred) with North American accounting policies and procedures, we would love to hear from you.

About this role: The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and general ledger maintenance. Your responsibilities will include full general ledger reconciliations, month end and year end closing, financial reporting and analysis, assisting with audits and other projects as assigned. As Senior Bookkeeper you will contribute to the continued success of the company by performing all duties assigned with high levels of accuracy, a professional demeanor, and confidentiality.

Tony Curtis & Associates Inc. thanks all applicants, however, only those legally authorized to work in Canada can be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations

• Recording of Accounts Receivable/Payable

• Capital assets (purchase/disposable/depreciation

• WSIB and EHT returns

• Monthly HST reconciliation and filing

• Inventory

• Invoice/billing in construction industry

• Intercompany loan reconciliations

• Foreign currency transactions

• Preparing documents for/responding to queries from auditor

• Accounts receivable collections

• Facilitate month end closing procedures

• Preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements/reporting and summarizing account information.

• Perform daily/weekly bank account review and reconciliations

• Responsible for sales tax/government reporting

• Assist with audit preparations

• Note: Payroll externalized to Ceridian – facilitate where necessary

• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned

Skills & Attributes:

• Certification as a Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) is required, or near completion

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in plumbing/mechanics/building industry

• Strong and demonstrated understanding of ASPE principles including controls and standards

• Strong analytical and business planning skills required to problem solve and or escalate where necessary

• Proficient in using MS Office applications

• Proficiency with QuickBooks

• Excellent team player with ability to adhere to deadlines

• Excellent time management and multitasking skills with ability to prioritize

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional attention to detail