TMSI Ltd. is a well-established transportation company in Atlantic Canada, operating across both road and marine sectors. With a fleet of trucks and marine services, we move commercial freight throughout the region, including regular service between Halifax and Argentia, Newfoundland. We have an immediate full-time opening in Dartmouth for an experienced bookkeeper with a background in transportation or logistics.

This hands-on role manages the day-to-day accounting records from data entry through reconciliations and month-end support. The bookkeeper works with operations to ensure freight billing and costs are recorded accurately.

Duties and Responsibilities

- · Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including data entry, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger.
- · Prepare customer freight invoices, verify rates and supporting documents, and follow up on outstanding balances.
- · Receive, verify, and code vendor invoices for carriers, fuel, ports and terminals, maintenance, and equipment.
- · Track costs by shipment, voyage, or equipment to support accurate reporting and profitability analysis.
- · Reconcile bank, credit card, fuel card, and general ledger accounts each month; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- · Prepare journal entries and maintain clear supporting documentation.
- · Prepare and file HST returns and assist with other government remittances.




- · Support payroll processing and related accounting entries as needed.
- · Assist with month-end and year-end close, including accruals, reports, and records for the external accountant or auditors.
- · Work with dispatch and operations to ensure completed work is billed accurately and on time.
- · Maintain organized financial records and help improve accounting procedures and controls.

Qualifications

- · A diploma or degree in accounting, or a bookkeeping certificate from an accredited institution.
- · At least three years of bookkeeping experience; transportation, trucking, marine, freight, or logistics experience is strongly preferred.
- · Familiarity with freight billing, fuel surcharges, and industry-specific cost tracking.
- · Experience using transportation management software with integrated accounting functions, along with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- · Ability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, and manage the bookkeeping function with minimal supervision.
- · Robust attention to detail, sound judgment, and accuracy in a busy environment.
- · Clear communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
- · Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

Pay: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Bookkeeper – Transportation & Logistics (Dartmouth)
🏢 TMSI
📍 Dartmouth