Bookkeeper

We are a rapidly growing group of businesses looking for a responsible and efficient ‘Assistant Bookkeeper’ to join our expanding team, on a Permanent basis. Salary rage $19 - $29 per hour depending upon experience. Group Benefits may be offered after continued service.

Working days / hours will be Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Flexibility with these hours including working additional (paid) hours outside of the stated window of time and/or on the weekends, if and when needed, will be considered a plus.

Working time may be distributed between working from office and off site as required by supervisor, management or situations.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Data entry, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Collecting, scanning, filing, interpreting and recording of all bookkeeping documents
- Assistance with billing and collection
- Assistance with periodic bank and credit card reconciliations
- Assistance with dealing with all local, provincial and federal remittances, filing and reporting (for example GST, PST, Corp Taxes, WCB etc)
- Assistance with handling yearend/period end procedures, reviews, audits and closing books
- Assisting in office and document organization
- Assistance with planning meetings and take detailed minutes as required
- Assistance with preparation of scheduled and ad hoc reports
- Assistance with developing and maintaining a filing system
- Assistance with liaising with clients, suppliers, employees and management to handle requests and queries
- Providing support to management and other team members for holiday or break coverage.
- Assisting colleagues and managers with office and management tasks assigned from time to time.
- Any other Bookkeeping and Office Management duties assigned by supervisors from time to time.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience as an Assistant Bookkeeper or being part of the Bookkeeping function of an organization
- Must have extensive experience with bookkeeping and accounting software such as QuickBooks (desktop and online versions)
- Proven proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, transition of data like downloading bank statements into software etc is an absolute must.
- A quick learner who thrives in fast-paced working environment
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Outlook and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
- Must be well versed in use of timekeeping, scheduling and document management tools such as Google Calendar, Google Drive, Drop Box etc.
- Must be proficient in use or technology and quickly learning new tools, software, apps and skills
- Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers, scanners and fax machines
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Sound inter-personal and team skills
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Must be thorough with keen focus and attention to details.
- Must be able to follow instructions and Standard Operating Procedures as directed.
- Well developed decision making and problem-solving skills
- Must be comfortable with working alone or in team settings
- Must be extremely disciplined, accountable, a self starter and self motivating
- Must be able to demonstrate impeccable attention to detail
- Must be able to foster professional, collegial trustful relationships with all team members, management, clients, franchisees and suppliers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must fully understand and observe general standards of conduct. Must have excellent worth ethics expected in a professional environment such as punctuality, timeliness, efficiency, time management, dress code, professionalism in communication.
- Some duties may require climbing stairs and lifting heavy objects
- Experience in franchising and health care industry will be considered a plus
- Canadian bookkeeping experience will be considered a plus. Must reside in Winnipeg
- Valid drivers license and access to vehicle will be is considered a plus

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $39,520.00-$60,320.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- QuickBooks Online: 3 years (required)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required)
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person