Bookkeeper/finance Clerk

**Bookkeeper/Finance Clerk**

Part time (hourly) to start, with the potential to lead to Full-time. Position is based in Victoria, BC

De Armond Corporate Services Ltd. is looking for an experienced **Bookkeeper** who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, with a growing team, in a diverse bookkeeping environment Our group of affiliated companies provides a variety of products and services in the fields of Conference & Association Management, Manufacturing, Computer Software Development and Wholesale Construction Supplies and gives us exposure to a broad mix of local, national, and international markets.

Working with our lead bookkeeper, your primary responsibility is to provide full-cycle bookkeeping for our Wholesale Construction Supplies company and assist other members of the Finance department in their duties as assigned.

**Our company values these traits in our employees**:
**COMMUNICATION**: Communication is key in our workplace. Our team members have excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and relationship building skills.

**DETAIL ORIENTED**: Strong organizational skills with the ability to re-assess priorities and juggle multiple projects is imperative.

**SELF-DIRECTED**: We empower our staff to keep us a constantly evolving company. How will you move us forward, improve our processes and help us grow?

**RELIABLE**: Can we count on you? Our companies and our clients rely on solid and timely financials to guide their businesses. Are you up for the task?

**PERSONABLE**: Our staff are authentic, relaxed, flexible, and warm professionals with personality.

**TRUST**: Our staff learn about the inner workings of many organizations. Client trust is built from maintaining exceptional levels of confidentiality. Your discretion is paramount

**Primary responsibilities of this role include**:

- AR: processing deposits, updating customer accounts, issuing statements and following up on past due payments
- AP: processing supplier invoices and bills, issuing payments, balancing to vendor statements
- Recurring bookkeeping activities including:

- Monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations
- Monthly and quarterly filings including GST and PST
- Weekly and monthly review of AP and AR
- Weekly and monthly review and reporting on cash flow
- Electronic and physical filing of all paperwork
- General administrative support when required
- Preparation of year end documentation and review
- Data entry and other duties as assigned

**Required Skills**:

- Proven bookkeeping experience (minimum of 3 years)
- Power user of Sage 50 Accounting system
- History of working with a Point-of-Sale and inventory system
- History of working with AR AP functions via AFT banking; cheque runs as needed
- Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
- Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Proven ability to identify and correct inconsistencies and errors in entries
- Efficient data entry skills
- Competent user of MS office, especially Excel and other Microsoft systems
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency in English
- Experience working with Windward POS considered an asset
- Experience working in multiple currencies
- Additional language skills - written and verbal
- Accounting or business administration diploma/degree - post secondary experience
- Experience working with Microsoft Sharepoint

This is a position with many perks A casual and relaxed work environment in the office, with work from home possibilities, a full benefits package, and a wellness package will help make your time with us both satisfying and rewarding Let us know what makes you awesome and why you would be a great addition to our team.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Sage: 1 year (preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Esquimalt, BC V9A 5T6

Application deadline: 2025-01-19
Expected start date: 2025-02-03