Bookkeeper/Records Management Clerk

Job Title: Bookkeeper/Records Management Clerk

Location: St. John's, NL

Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience

Hours: 40 hours/week

Our accounting firm serves a wide range of clients, public and private, in many industries ranging from government, retail operations, regulatory bodies, owner-managed enterprises and not-for-profit organizations. We require a qualified Bookkeeper to join our bookkeeping practice. At least two years of experience working as a Bookkeeper in Canada are required with strong working experience in Sage 50. The position will also include reception and records management tasks as listed below. Ours is a team environment so we require a person with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal and communication skills who can work independently.

Key Responsibilities (bookkeeping):

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for clients
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of transactions
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare and process payroll for client employees
• Generate financial reports and statements as needed
• Utilize accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks
• Support the preparation of information slips such as T4's, T4A's

Key Responsibilities (records management):

• Answer and redirect incoming calls
• Greet and welcome visitors to our office
• Help maintain control of client documents
• Compile working paper files and maintain 3 years of paper files.
• Electronically archive paper files and maintain electronic document system.
• Return original client documents to clients.
• Prepare client year-end packages.
• Send encrypted documents to clients for signatures as required.

Qualifications/Requirements (bookkeeping):

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper, preferably with an accounting firm (2 years experience required)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in using accounting software such as Sage 50 and QuickBooks
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of payroll processing and basic understanding of employment laws

Qualifications/Requirements (records management):

• No experience necessary. Training will be provided.

Professional Competencies:

• Develop, and be able to express, a clear understanding of our firm's services
• Develop an understand of Brian T. Scammell Professional Corporation quality assurance manual and our policies, and to comply with these
• Develop an understanding of our operating practices in order to comply, analyze, and recommend revisions
• Multi-task and prioritize work assignments
• Inform others of your availability for assignment of additional work
• Be willing to work increased hours during peak work cycles
• Research and develop technical knowledge, identify issues, and analyze data
• Ask clear and precise questions and seek information
• Learn from mistakes and avoid repeating mistakes
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and supervisors
• Demonstrate a cooperative and professional attitude
• Show initiative and interact well with other staff
• Demonstrate a propensity towards creative solutions
• Willing and able to adapt to everchanging technology in the workplace

Benefits:

• Group health plan
• RRSP
• Professional development opportunities
• Team events