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The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization's day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, account reconciliations and financial reporting. The role also supports job costing activities by tracking material and labour costs, compiling and reconciling job cost information, and preparing reports to support management review and decision-making. Position Status: Existing vacancy Shifts: Full Time, Day Shift Job Type: Permanent, Full time Pay Range: $52,000 - $73,000 based on experience. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING * Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger. * Prepare monthly financial reports and account reconciliations for management review. * Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies as required. * Prepare year-end working papers and supporting documentation for the external accountant. * Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures and applicable accounting requirements. * Prepare and maintain financial schedules and supporting records required by management and the external accountant. * Perform year-end inventory analysis and prepare supporting information for management review. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (AP / AR) * Review, code and process supplier invoices, expense claims and payments. * Monitor accounts receivable, issue customer invoices and statements, and follow up on outstanding balances. * Record customer receipts, process deposits and reconcile customer accounts. * Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and supplier or customer account issues. JOB COSTING * Track and maintain job costing information,



including material, labour and other applicable project costs. * Review job costs to ensure expenses are accurately recorded and allocated to the appropriate jobs or work orders. * Compile estimated and actual job cost information, identify discrepancies and bring significant variances to management's attention. * Prepare job costing reports for management review, including material costs, labour hours and other applicable job expenses. * Compile and reconcile work-in-progress (WIP) information and related supporting records. * Work with relevant departments to obtain, verify and reconcile job-related cost information. * Assist in maintaining accurate costing information within the company's accounting and ERP systems. PAYROLL AND STATUTORY REMITTANCES * Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including applicable deductions, adjustments and related calculations. * Prepare and remit payroll source deductions and other applicable payroll-related payments. * Prepare and file applicable HST, WSIB and Employer Health Tax (EHT) returns and remittances. * Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable requirements. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist with preparing and compiling financial and supporting information required for the annual Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED;) program. * Identify and communicate discrepancies, errors and opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes.



* Maintain the confidentiality of all financial, payroll and employee information. * Perform other related duties as assigned. 3. EDUCATION & TRAINING * Post-secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 4. EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES * 3–5 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience. * Experience with job costing, preferably in a manufacturing environment. * Experience with QuickBooks Accounting and Payroll. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. * Experience working with ERP systems; Total ETO experience is preferred. * Familiarity with Canadian payroll requirements, including payroll remittances, HST, WSIB and EHT. * Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. * Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with management and other departments. Colt Automation was incorporated in 1965 as an equipment manufacturer supplying Coil Feed Line solutions for coil processing to the manufacturing industry. We have established a global presence, providing equipment in North America, Europe, and Rest of World. Our company is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors, except where otherwise provided by law.

📌 Bookkeeper (Mississauga)
🏢 Colt Automation
📍 Mississauga