Old South Optometry is a growing, independent, multi-doctor optometric practice that provides full spectrum eye care, optical services and related retail products both in-office as well as utilizing web and e-commerce platforms to a growing population in London, Ontario.

The Bookkeeper holds a critical role in the data collection and data input of Old South Optometry. The bookkeeper is essential for the business to succeed. Being consistent, accurate, and minimizing errors are key characteristics for this position. It is indispensable to have a knowledge of accounting and technology literacy and be proficient with Sage50 Accounting.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Maintain an accurate record of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions i.e. recording payments and adjustments; maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable ensuring all legal requirements compliance.
- Reconciliation of entries into the accounting system.
- Update and maintain the general ledger.
- Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance as well as income statements;
- Account reconciliation to assert the accuracy of transactions;
- Maintains historical records by filing digital documents in correlation with Ledger Account;
- Use knowledge of federal and provincial laws to comply with reporting requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.




- Assisting with year-end closing & responding to various queries from accountants and auditors
- Assisting with payroll administration; creating reports for information pertaining to retirement and payroll (including source deductions), entering changes to employee payroll records and handling voluntary and involuntary deductions; proficiency with ADP payroll in an asset;
- Assisting in the preparation of T4s, HST and other tax-related returns;
- Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends on daily, monthly and annual basis as required.
- Any and all other finance-related duties as required

Qualifications / Skills:
- Developing Standards
- Analyzing Information
- Dealing with Complexity
- Reporting Research Results
- Data Entry Skills
- Accounting
- Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality
- Thoroughness

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- CPA is a plus
- Previous bookkeeping experience required
- Knowledge of Sage50 Canada Software is required
- Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas

Pay: $27.00-$32.00 per hour Expected hours: 8.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Versatile schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Bookkeeper - Part Time (London)
🏢 Old South Optometry
📍 London