Description:
We are excited to partner with them looking to bring an Office and Bookkeeper Manager to their team in downtown Halifax. Reporting to the Managing Principals, this role is ideal for an energetic professional who thrives in a dynamic small-business environment. BMR recognizes that the success and growth of their business is only possible alongside the success and growth of their people.
Responsibilities will include:
- Prepare and maintain billing documentation, updating customer contract summary and respond to customer needs
- Preparation of revenue reports, AR aging reports, and other financial reports in an accurate and timely manner
- Complete and prepare for account reconciliation, monthly accrual, and year-end auditing processes in coordination with external accounting professionals where required
- Administering payroll for employees, the benefit plan, enrolling new employees, and updating changes
- Complete month and year-end processes, reconciling T4's, CRA regulatory filings, and related reports
- Preparing documentation for payroll, WCB, benefit audits, RRSP contributions, ROI statements, etc. as required
- Processing new hires, terminations, and employee status changes (e.g., compensation adjustments, leaves of absences)
- Management of safety plans and procedures and tracking of mandatory staff safety courses and training for company employees
- Managing the inventory and procurement of office, kitchen, and other supplies
- Answering phone calls and dealing with public inquiries about the company and redirecting calls
- Other related duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Diploma in business administration/business accounting, etc. from a recognized post-secondary institution or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
- Experience in accounting and administration
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software in particular Microsoft Excel
- Proficient with Sage accounting software or similar accounting software platform
- Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to provide leadership in mentoring staff on various policies, benefits, procedures, etc.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines