BOOKKEEPER (Retail Industry)

Our client, located in Toronto and surrounding areas, a customer driven company highlighted by its flagship business in retail is seeking to add a Bookkeeper to its team. The position reports directly to the Senior Accountant and provides direct interaction with senior management.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the month end and general accounting. Specific responsibilities include:

Bookkeeping & Accounting

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks accounting software.
- Record daily sales, purchases, expenses, deposits, and other financial transactions.
- Reconcile bank, credit card, debit card, and other payment accounts on a regular basis.
- Reconcile daily sales reports against point-of-sale (POS) records and deposits.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Maintain organized electronic and paper records of receipts, invoices, bills, and other financial documentation
- Monitor cash transactions and assist with daily cash reconciliation.

Inventory Accounting

- Maintain accurate financial records relating to inventory, including purchases, transfers, sales, returns, and adjustments.
- Reconcile inventory-related transactions between the POS system and accounting records.
- Assist with reconciliation of vendor statements and inventory invoices.
- Maintain accurate records for repairs, custom orders, deposits, and customer balances.
- Assist management with periodic inventory counts and investigate discrepancies when required.




- Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for high-value purchases and transactions.

Payroll & Government Remittances

- Assist with payroll processing and maintain accurate payroll records.
- Prepare and/or coordinate applicable payroll remittances and filings.
- Assist with HST/GST and other applicable tax reporting and remittances.
- Maintain supporting documentation for tax filings and year-end accounting.
- Assist the Senior Accountant to provide information and answer questions from the company's external accountant or CPA during month-end and year-end reporting.

Financial Reporting & Administration

- Understand, review and analyze regular financial reports
- Excel spreadsheet analysis and reporting
- Provide management with accurate financial information to support business decisions.
- Monitor expenses and identify unusual or inconsistent transactions.
- Assist with budgeting and financial forecasting as required.
- Maintain confidential financial and employee information.
- Support management and external accountants with audits, reviews, and year-end requirements.

Internal Controls & Compliance

- Follow established procedures for handling cash, deposits, refunds, discounts,



and high-value transactions.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and authorization for financial transactions.
- Identify and report discrepancies, unusual transactions, or potential errors to management.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding customer, employee, vendor, and company financial information.
- Ensure bookkeeping practices comply with applicable accounting, tax, and company policies.

You will get the chance to take on ad-hoc projects as our client loves active thinkers! If you have experience in bookkeeping, we need to hear from you!

Requirements:

To be considered for this Bookkeeper opportunity,

· 5+ years of experience working as a full charge bookkeeper or in the month end reporting cycle with preferred experience in retail industry

· Experience using QuickBooks Online/Desktop or similar accounting software

· CPA designation, actively working towards a designation or qualified by experience, or qualified by experience

· College diploma or University degree

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills

· Strong experience and understanding of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

· Intermediate to advanced level MS Excel skills

· Highly organized with solid attention to detail

Please apply with a MS Word Copy of your resume. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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