Junior Bookkeeper

Beacon Heights Business Solutions is a growing firm lead by a husband-and-wife team. We provide entrepreneurial support through bookkeeping, tax preparation, marketing and design, and administrative services. Our office is located in our home in Newcastle, Ontario.

This is a part-time (approximately 15-20 hrs/week) contract position to cover an 18-month maternity leave. Although this is a part time position to start, there is opportunity for growth for the right candidate as well as potential for permanent employment at the conclusion of the contract.

The Junior Bookkeeper position will be a combination of remote and in-person work with many of the responsibilities able to be done from home once training has been completed. Attending the office in person will be required periodically for paperwork pick up/drop off, briefings and additional training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Processing electronic receipts and bills using expense tracking software
• Income and expenses data entry and/or processing in accounting software
• Completing bank reconciliations in accounting software
• Communicating directly with clients for clarification/missing information
• Sorting, organizing, and filing client and office paperwork
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required; post secondary training or equivalent work experience a definite asset
• Service-minded, motivated individual able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail, consistency of work, and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting software an asset (e.g. QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage)
• Previous administrative and/or bookkeeping experience an asset
• Knowledge of payroll procedures an asset

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted via Indeed only (no phone calls or in-person drop off).

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 18 months

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle, ON L1B 1J5