Bookkeeping Manager

PEL CPA is excited to expand our team with a skilled and dedicated Bookkeeping Manager. In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the Partners of our firm and oversee a wide array of bookkeeping responsibilities for our diverse clientele, which includes small to medium-sized enterprises across various industries. You will be working in either our Burnaby (Brentwood) or Surrey (Guildford) offices.

You will manage the bookkeeping function, review the work prepared by junior bookkeepers, and provide high-level support to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Your role will also involve direct correspondence with clients, ensuring their needs are met and maintaining strong professional relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Bookkeeping Function: Oversee all aspects of bookkeeping operations, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Review Work: Supervise and review the bookkeeping tasks performed by junior bookkeepers, providing guidance and feedback to maintain high standards.
• Client Correspondence: Act as the main point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring excellent client service.
• Daily and Monthly Transactions: Lead the recording of daily and monthly business transactions, preparing comprehensive accounting reports.
• Payroll and Tax Preparation: Handle payroll processing and prepare T4 and T5 slips, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Transaction Services: Manage transaction services and the preparation of client internal financial statements.
• Software Support and Training: Provide support and training on accounting software, including Sage 50 and QuickBooks (online and desktop), to clients and junior staff.
• Confidentiality and Professionalism: Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost professionalism.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with a diverse team and client base, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.
• High-Volume Periods: Be prepared to work overtime during high-volume periods, including tax season, to meet client demands.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree with a focus on Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, ideally within public or legal accounting.
• Proficient in Sage 50 and QuickBooks (online and desktop).
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Highly professional, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, especially during high-volume tax season.

Location

Burnaby, BC (Brentwood)

Surrey, BC (Guildford)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (required)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person