Bookkeeper

**Company Description**:
We are the developers of the world’s most cutting-edge medical aesthetic technologies and treatments, offering top-of-the-line solutions. SharpLight’s innovative product line of non-invasive laser and light-based treatment systems are effective, efficient, and safe to use. Through innovative technology development and business support, SharpLight’s mission is to get results - and we are looking for a superstar to help us maintain our solid international presence and take us to even greater heights

**Why Should You Join SharpLight?**

We are only as good as our people Our shareholders serve our leadership, who serve our members (employees), who serve our partners (clients) all in line with our culture. Our servant leadership style allows for continual improvement and growth for our employees. Our members have been at the forefront of creating our core values which has allowed us to carefully listen and methodically pioneer our collaborative environment. Let’s continue the successful journey together

**Job Summary**:
This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and statements and that all external compliance requirements are met. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities.

**Responsibilities**:
**1.** **Calculate and Prepare Cheques for Payroll**:

- Calculate gross wages for employees based on their hourly rates or salaries.
- Deduct taxes, benefits, and other withholdings from the gross wages to determine net pay.
- Prepare individual payroll checks or electronic fund transfers (EFT) for employees.
- Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and employment laws.

**2.** **Calculate Fixed Assets and Depreciation**:

- Identify and categorize fixed assets, such as equipment, machinery, and property.
- Calculate depreciation expenses using various methods (e.g., straight-line, declining balance).
- Update the fixed asset register with depreciation expenses to reflect the current value of assets accurately.

**3.** **Keep Financial Records and Establish, Maintain, and Balance Various Accounts**:

- Record all financial transactions, including income, expenses, purchases, and sales.
- Establish and maintain separate accounts for different financial categories.
- Regularly reconcile accounts to ensure they balance and are error-free.

**4.** **Maintain General Ledgers and Financial Statements**:

- Create and maintain general ledger accounts for various financial categories.
- Generate financial statements like the income statement (profit and loss statement) and the balance sheet.

**5.** **Post Journal Entries**:

- Record financial transactions in the general ledger using double-entry bookkeeping principles.
- Ensure that each transaction has an equal debit and credit entry to maintain balance.

**6.** **Prepare Other Statistical, Financial, and Accounting Reports**:

- Generate various reports such as cash flow statements, budget vs. actual reports, and financial performance analysis.

**7.** **Prepare Tax Returns**:

- Calculate and prepare accurate tax returns for the organization, ensuring compliance with tax laws.
- Submit returns to the relevant tax authorities within specified deadlines.

**8.** **Prepare Trial Balance of Books**:

- Create a trial balance by summarizing the ending balances of all ledger accounts.
- Verify that total debits equal total credits, which indicates the accuracy of the accounting records.

**9.** **Reconcile Accounts**:

- Periodically compare financial records, such as bank statements or vendor invoices, with the organization's internal records to identify and rectify discrepancies.

**10.** **Perform Basic Bookkeeping Tasks**:

- Handle routine bookkeeping tasks, including data entry, invoice processing, and expense tracking.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records.

**11.** **Reconcile Accounts**:

- Reconcile various accounts, such as bank accounts or vendor accounts, to ensure that the recorded transactions match external statements.

These tasks are crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial insights for decision-making within an organization. They often require knowledge of accounting principles and the use of accounting software for efficient and accurate record-keeping.

**Qualifications**:

- Exceptional Englishlanguage, oral and presentation
- Educational background in Accounting or similar discipline
- Knowedge of Accounting softwar
- Formal computer training is an advantage
- High level of proficiency in QuickBooks & Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures
- Minimum of two years of recent bookkeeping/ accounting i