Job Title:

Senior Bookkeeper

Availability: Full-time, Permanent: In person - Head Office

Salary: $60,000.00 per year

Company Overview:

At Justin Stitches Inc. (JS Inc.), we've been pushing the boundaries of custom embroidery since our inception in 1986. Starting as a small local chain of retail stores in Vancouver, B.C., we quickly adopted the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Over the past 25 years, our company has grown into a versatile powerhouse, encompassing retail, B2C direct-to-consumer e-commerce, B2B direct-to-business wholesale, and custom product production and decorating services. With three distinct business divisions with separate accounting areas - Make Vancouver (retail, B2B and ecommerce), Promosapien (promotional products), and Ole Originals (ecommerce, B2B,event sales) - JS Inc. is proud to employ 51 dedicated individuals who share our passion for innovation and excellence.

Job Overview:

Are you a skilled and reliable bookkeeper eager for an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise? Your search ends here! At Justin Stitches Inc., we are on the lookout for a talented Senior Bookkeeper to join our team. In this crucial role within our accounting and finance department, you'll be essential to our full-cycle accounting processes, embracing digitalization, automation, and technology. We seek someone with a strong grasp of fundamental accounting principles, administrative tasks, and a knack for leveraging technology-driven solutions. As we continue to grow and adapt to the evolving digital landscape, we need someone who can prioritize effectively and is eager to learn and advance our business. If you thrive on new challenges and are excited about expanding your role within a dynamic company, this position is perfect for you!

Our company is LGBTQ friendly and you should be okay with friendly dogs in the office at times.

Job Responsibilities:

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Reconcile and prepare monthly GST and PST tax returns.
• Prepare complex journal entries using state-of-the-art accounting programs, ensuring proper support and documentation.
• Prepare inter-company / interdivisional transaction entries.
• Prepare trial balance of books.
• Oversee AP processes internally and coordinate payments and follow-ups with our buyers and suppliers.
• Support accounts receivable by assisting in billing and collection efforts.
• Reconcile accounts:
  • Reconcile bank and credit card accounts to ensure financial integrity.
  • Reconcile accounting data from our cloud-based e-commerce platforms, inventory management, and automated payable systems—including Shopify, Lightyear, Lightspeed, Stripe, and Inksoft—to ensure financial record accuracy.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. 
  • Utilize retail accounting software POS integration, purchasing, and accounts payable platforms to identify and resolve any missing invoices.
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
  • Prepare management and ad-hoc accounting reports related to our cloud-based platforms.
  • Analyze accounting data and effectively communicate results to stakeholders.
• Maintain meticulous records.
• Work across multiple sets of books.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of bookkeeping and full-cycle accounting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online accounting software.
• IT Skills Required:
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word), Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets is essential, as we use Google Workspace.
  • Expertise with cloud-based payment systems, e-commerce platforms, purchasing and accounts payable solutions, and inventory management tools—including Telpay, PayPal Payments and Reports, Stripe Billing and Payments, Lightspeed Retail Inventory Management, Lightyear Automated Accounts Payable, Inksoft, and Shopify—is also required.
• Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects with strict deadlines.
• Quick learner with the ability to understand and follow established processes.
• Self-motivated team player with the capacity to work independently.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and a willingness to take on new tasks as assigned.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills, capable of fostering connections with leaders at all levels, including management, administrative and operations staff, and suppliers.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V5L 1Y9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
•  Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

TO APPLY:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:

E-mail: courtney@makevancouver.com

Posted 2024-09-03