Bookkeeper

Scholars' Hall/St. Jude's School is a family run business looking for a part-time daily bookkeeper. The successful candidate must speak and write fluent English, both in-person and on the telephone. The candidate must be able to work closely with our school secretarial staff as well as our administration team. Please note that this school has an office dog and the successful candidate must feel comfortable around dogs.

Although most of the hours for this position are between 8 am to 1 pm, there will be times when the successful candidate will need to meet with our accountant in the evenings.

The following skills are needed:

- Manage all aspects of bookkeeping and financial record-keeping for the company using Sage 50
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Sage 50
- Perform account analysis and reconciliation to ensure accuracy
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Prepare and process payroll, including tax filings and reporting
- Tax receipt preperation and T4 preperation
- Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits

Requirements

- Degree or diploma in business with a focus on bookkeeping/accounting or equivalent experience with a proficience with Sage 50
- Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provicial, and local requirements regarding financial records and reporting
- Proficient in using Sage 50
- Strong knowledge of account analysis and reconciliation principles
- Familiarity with budgeting and payroll processes
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a school office environement where there will be distractions
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and regulations

Please address resumes to Cheryl McKee

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Sage 50: 1 year (required)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kitchener, ON N2R 1K4 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kitchener, ON N2R 1K4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person