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About Kinetic Custom Trailers

Join a team where innovation meets craftsmanship — Welcome to Kinetic Custom Trailers.

Backed by nearly a decade of proven success at our long-standing Canadian headquarters, we’ve also brought that momentum to Waco—opening fresh opportunities for skilled, driven people to grow with us. Whether you’re on the shop floor, behind a CAD screen, or working with customers, you’ll be part of a company that values excellence, adaptability, and forward-thinking.

If you’re passionate about craftsmanship, thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to be part of something bold and growing, we’d love to meet you.

Position Overview

Kinetic Custom Trailers is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Bookkeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment and possess strong knowledge of accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and ERP systems.

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate invoicing, payment processing, and receivables management while supporting the finance team with month-end reporting and project closeouts. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, collaborative team player, and someone who takes pride in accuracy and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Accounting

• Manage the complete accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Process vendor invoices and customer billings accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare progress billings, holdbacks, milestone invoicing, and project accruals.
• Monitor cash receipts and apply customer payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Monitor supplier statements and resolve outstanding issues.
• Prepare GST/PST filings and other required government remittances.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are coded accurately.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.

Month-End & Financial Reporting

• Lead month-end close activities and prepare supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for leadership.
• Review financial results for accuracy and identify unusual variances.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support year-end preparation and coordinate with external accountants.
• Assist with audit requests and working paper preparation.
• Monitor cash flow and provide recommendations to improve working capital.

Project Accounting

• Support project managers with job costing and project financial tracking.
• Review project costs to ensure expenses are accurately allocated.
• Assist with project profitability reporting.
• Prepare documentation for project closeouts.
• Track customer deposits, progress payments, retainage, and final invoicing.
• Identify billing opportunities and potential revenue leakage.

ERP & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate financial records within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and internal controls.
• Assist with ERP enhancements and implementation of new accounting processes.
• Develop standardized procedures and documentation for finance activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and operations.

Business Support

• Collaborate with purchasing, operations, engineering, and project management teams.
• Provide financial information that supports operational decision-making.
• Assist leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Support inventory reconciliations and costing activities.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, fabrication, or project-based accounting strongly preferred.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA candidate or working toward a CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting.
• Experience preparing month-end financials.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Experience with project accounting, job costing, and progress billing is an asset.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong problem sovling skills and initiative
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $70'000 to $90,000, based on experience

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, paid holidays and paid time off

• Growth Opportunities: Continuing education and growth into specialized roles is encouraged.

• Team Environment: Work in a collaborative, continuous improvement-focused production shop

• Stability: Full-time, permanent position with consistent hours

Schedule & Work Details

• Hours: Full-time, 8:00 - 4:30 PM

• Location: Penticton, BC

• Environment: Industrial manufacturing environment, shop floor and office.

Join Kinetic Custom Trailers and be an essential part of shaping innovative solutions in trailer manufacturing. Apply now to help drive the future of our industry!

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and design portfolio (if applicable) through our website at Kinetic – Careers. We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.