We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, process accounts payable and receivable, and complete timely bank reconciliations. This role also includes managing overdue customer accounts and actively following up with clients to collect outstanding payments.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with accounting standards.
- Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoices, payments, and credits.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and identify overdue customer balances.
- Follow up with clients by phone and email to collect outstanding payments.
- Send account statements and payment reminders, maintain records of collection activity, and track promised payment dates.
- Coordinate payment arrangements with management and escalate unresolved overdue accounts.
- Investigate billing discrepancies and work with the sales team to resolve issues affecting payment.
- Perform regular bank and account reconciliations.
- Prepare financial reports and assist with account analysis.
- Collaborate with other departments to gather and verify financial information.
Skills and Qualifications
- Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliation processes.
- Confidence following up on overdue payments professionally and consistently.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to identify discrepancies, analyze financial data, and prepare reports.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Previous bookkeeping or accounting clerk experience preferred.
- Experience with customer collections, budgeting, and account analysis is an asset.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)
- QuickBooks: 1 year (required)