Sr. Bookkeeper/Accountant

Senior Level Bookkeeper with Strong Accounting Knowledge

Location - Markham

Our client is a dynamic, growth oriented and multi-disciplined engineering company with a number of ancillary corporate entities, including one subsidiary company. They have served the Ontario market for 35 years and currently have a workforce of approximately 45 employees. Presently they are seeking a Senior bookkeeper to perform all bookkeeping functions related to the primary operating company and other related corporations. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

· Entry functions related to accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.

· Ensuring timely payments to vendors and assisting in maintaining the accounts receivable ledger

· Performing bi-weekly payroll functions for the main operating company

· Completing month-end bank and other reconciliation duties.

· Ensuring inter-company transactions are executed properly and are cross-balanced.

· Maintaining orderly and comprehensive financial filing system.

· Establishing preliminary year-end books of account for presentation to the corporate accountant.

· Preparing financial and related reports as required by management.

Requisites:

· College or university associate degree in accounting

· 5 plus years experience in a senior bookkeeping/accounts administration capacity in a corporate setting

· Must have a thorough understanding of office procedures and the accounting cycle, including A/R, A/P, Payroll, Reconciliations, Trial Balance, Financial Statements and year end procedures.

· Must have knowledge of CRA and other government reporting procedures (HST, T4s, ROEs, WSIB, EHT, etc.)

· Extensive experience with QuickBooks Desktop, including in-depth knowledge of QB system capabilities and features.

· Must be proficient with MS Office software

· Excellent communication skills

· Exceptional organization and time management skills.

Competitive salary with generous health and Dental benefits and Group RRSP matching program.