Bookkeeper

GCS is looking for a Bookkeeper to join our team. This role supports the accounting functions of four companies so is a fast-paced and busy work environment. We are looking for someone who is a highly knowledge and experienced bookkeeper who is also able to support accounting functions when able.

Responsibilities of this position include:

Payroll:

• Prepare and manage payroll functions;


• Strong understanding of Alberta labor standards;


• Ability to increase efficiencies in the payroll process through software integration knowledge and automation;


• Review and transfer of timesheet information to QuickBooks;


• Prepare and send out pay stubs to all employees;


• Prepare and submit payroll remittances;


• Prepare annual T4’s;


• Payroll and benefits reporting;


• Prepare and submit ROE’s;


• Field employee emails / phone calls regarding payroll;


• Maintain personnel files;


• File management for payroll and benefits;


• Management of cost allocation as it relates to payroll and benefits.

Managing Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Accounts Payable: Processing supplier invoices, scheduling payments, and reconciling vendor statements.


• Purchasing: Coordinating with vendors for supply orders.


• Generating Purchase Orders (POs): Issuing, tracking, and matching POs with invoices and delivery records.


• Accounts Receivable: Invoicing customers, recording payments, and managing collections.

Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations

• Reconciling bank and credit card statements to internal records.


• Investigating discrepancies and ensuring all transactions are captured correctly.

Supporting month-end & year-end closing

• Reconciling all accounts (bank, AR, AP, credit cards, inventory).


• Ensuring all revenue and expenses are properly recorded and classified.

Position requirements include:

• 3 - 5 years of payroll and accounting experience;


• Highly organized and great attention to detail;


• Understanding of document control and management;


• Familiarity with QuickBooks is an asset;


• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office programs is an asset;


• Strong problem solving skills;


• Strong time management skills for meeting deadlines;


• Highly capable communicator - written and verbal with pleasant demeanor;


• Ability to cooperate and work closely with various departments and change pace on a regular basis.