Garage Living Vancouver | Port Coquitlam, BC
3–4 days per week | Approximately 15–20 hours/week | $25–$35/hour | In Person

Garage Living Vancouver is a growing, family-owned business transforming garages into premium, finished spaces across the Lower Mainland. We’re looking for an experienced Bookkeeper, Payroll Administrator to own our day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, inventory reporting, and financial administration.

This is an key role on a small, close-knit team. You’ll work directly with management to deliver accurate, timely numbers on profitability, inventory, and cash flow, so we can see which jobs make money, where margins are slipping, and what our materials are costing us.

This role suits someone who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and takes ownership of getting things right.

Must live in Greater Vancouver or the Tri-Cities area.

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What You'll Own

** Bookkeeping & Accounting **

- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities
- Process customer invoicing and A/R collections
- Post vendor invoices, payments, and expenses; maintain vendor records
- Manage and reconcile Visa and debit accounts
- Monitor cash flow and A/R
- Prepare and file monthly PST and quarterly GST reports
- Conduct quarterly balance sheet reviews
- Support the external accountant as required

** Month-End (PnL) & Financial Reporting **

Prepare the monthly P&L; and walk management through it: Revenue, cost of goods sold, gross margin, expenses, and what changed from last month

- Explain variances in plain language, and flag margin issues early
- Prepare and distribute monthly management reports: Sales by Customer, A/R and A/P, Balance Sheet, and KPI reporting

Accuracy, consistency, and timeliness are essential. Management relies on these reports to understand how the business is performing.

** Inventory Management **

Own monthly inventory reporting and management: Track materials and stock levels, reconcile counts to the books,



and keep inventory valuation and COGS accurate

- Review inventory levels, movements, and discrepancies; investigate and resolve variances
- Flag shortages, overstock, and anything that could hurt cash flow, profitability, or project readiness
- Match purchase orders, supplier invoices, and received goods

** Payroll, Commissions & Compliance **

- Process bi-weekly payroll and monthly sales commissions
- Review and maintain timesheet documentation and efficiency reporting
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual WorkSafe reports; file the annual EHT report
- Maintain accurate payroll and employee records

** Year-End **

- Complete fiscal year-end close and supporting documentation
- Hours increase by approx. 3-4 per week for about one month during year-end
- Work with our external accountant and respond to information requests

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What We're Looking For:

You’re someone who knows your numbers, catches the details, and doesn't need to be chased.

You bring:

- 3+ years of bookkeeping experience
- 3+ years of QuickBooks Online
- 3+ years of payroll experience
- Hands-on inventory tracking and reconciliation experience, including identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Experience preparing and analyzing Profit & Loss statements (you can explain what the numbers told you, not just produce them)
- Strong A/R and A/P experience and a solid grasp of cash flow
- Experience preparing GST, PST, payroll, and other statutory filings
- Experience preparing month-end financial reports
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation
- Ability to manage recurring deadlines independently




- Confidence communicating financial information clearly to management

Why Join Garage Living Vancouver?

- Part-time schedule with consistent weekly hours
- 3–4 days per week / approximately 15–30 hours
- Potential for hybrid work arrangement
- Potential for full-time hours, depending your additional experience and skillsets
- On-site parking
- Company events
- Store discount
- Work directly with ownership and management
- Be part of a growing, local business where your work has a visible impact

** Important **

This is not a remote position. You must be able to reliably commute to our Port Coquitlam office.

We are looking for someone interested in becoming a long-term member of our team who takes pride in accuracy, accountability, and keeping the financial side of the business running smoothly.

If you’re an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys having ownership, working closely with management, and seeing the direct impact of your work, we’d like to hear from you.

Garage Living Vancouver Team

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Will you be able to reliably commute to Port Coquitlam, BC for this job without relocation?
- What compelled you to apply for this role?
- What is your experience with inventory tracking, reconciliation, and identifying discrepancies?
- Which accounting and payroll systems have you used, and how many years of hands-on experience do you have with each?
- Tell us about your experience preparing month-end financial statements and management reports. Have you personally prepared or analyzed monthly P&L; statements?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Inventory management: 2 years (required)
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)
- Payroll: 3 years (required)
- Financial reporting: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator (Part Time) (Port Coquitlam)
🏢 Garage Living Vancouver
📍 Port Coquitlam