Bookkeeper

Location: Brampton, ON L6W 3J1

Salary: $27.50 per hour for 35 hours per week

Number of vacancies: 1

Overtime: 1.5 times of gross pay after completion of 44 hours

Vacation Pay: 4% on every pay period

Job Type: Permanent employment 

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately record and classify all financial transactions into the accounting system, including income, expenses, and purchases.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, which is a comprehensive record of all financial transactions.
• Manage accounts payable by processing invoices, verifying expenses, and ensuring bills are paid on time.
• Handle accounts receivable by issuing invoices, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
• Regularly reconcile bank statements with the company's financial records to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Generate financial reports, such as balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements, to provide insights into the company's financial health.
• Monitor and categorize expenses, ensuring they align with the company's budget and financial goals.
• Calculate and process employee salaries, deductions, and taxes, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Assist in preparing tax returns and ensure that all tax-related documents and payments are submitted accurately and on time.
• Organize and maintain financial documents, receipts, and records to facilitate audits and financial analysis.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is often the minimum educational requirement.
• Prior experience of 2 to 3 years in a bookkeeping role is required.
• A strong understanding of basic accounting principles and concepts is essential. This includes knowledge of double-entry accounting, debits, credits, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Excel, is often required. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero is a plus.
• One must have a high level of attention to detail to accurately record financial transactions and maintain precise records.
• Strong organizational skills are essential for managing financial documents, receipts, and invoices.
• Good mathematical skills are necessary for performing calculations and reconciling accounts.
• Effective English communication is important for interacting with clients, colleagues, and sometimes auditors or tax authorities.

Send your resume to:   jobs@hyalogistics.ca