Accounting Clerk/bookkeeper

Hepburn Engineering is hiring an Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper to join our team. If you’re excited to work in a position with autonomy and responsibility at a growing company, we want to hear from you.

**About the role**:
The position provides general bookkeeping and accounting services and support; including but not limited to the areas of: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliation and reporting, invoice processing, project/account billings, expenses administration and related clerical/filing duties.

**About the Job**:

- Process accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions in an organized, accurate and timely manner.
- Set up and track projects in QuickBooks, or other systems as applicable, and maintain related budgets and backlogs throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support accounting activities related to closing out projects upon completion.
- Review and track customer accounts, including open jobs for milestone billings, revenue and expenses.
- Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements, using computerized and manual systems.
- Prepare monthly European VAT recoverable reports and submissions.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Record, maintain and file financial information and records.
- Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Compile information and reports for internal and external reviews and audits, as required.
- Provide support related to the processing of invoices, payments, billings, expenses and payroll, as required.
- Support the accounting team and Vice President with other duties, as assigned.
- Comply with all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and any related federal and provincial accounting/reporting legal requirements.
- Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested.

**About you**:

- 2 or 3 year College Program in Business Administration or Accounting, or equivalent related experience.
- 2-4 years in a related position, preferably in the engineering or construction industry.
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using an ERP system.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and guidelines (GAAP).
- Strong attention to detail and able to work with confidential data.
- Quick learner, willing to grow in the role, and help to identify and action opportunities for improvement.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with professional disposition.

**About us**:
Hepburn Engineering is a successful medium-sized Toronto based company that designs, builds and commissions heavy lifting equipment including mine hoists and replenishment-at-sea transfer systems for customers around the world. Hepburn Engineering integrates innovative custom-designed mechanical equipment with sophisticated controls, hydraulics, and electrical drives in the high-power range (10,000 HP).
- We are an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request._
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted._

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Application question(s):

- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
- How many years of experience with full cycle accounting/bookkeeping, i.e., accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, account reconciliation, preparing trial balances, maintaining GL, preparing financial statements, month-end/year-end closing processes, processing expenses, payroll processing?

Work Location: In person