Bookkeeper & Operations Assistant
Looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to become an integral part of operations spanning both an accounting practice and a thriving rental property business on the Sunshine Coast, B.C.
Your role will encompass a diverse range of responsibilities, from supporting the accounting practice with meticulous bookkeeping, to assisting in the day-to-day management of the rental business with excellent customer service. Your commitment to detail, exceptional communication skills are a must and ability to manage diverse tasks with precision are exactly what I'm looking for.
Responsibilities will include:
Accounting Practice
- Bookkeeping (full cycle, invoicing, recording transactions, maintaining general ledgers) using Excel & Sage 50.
- Working on year-end client files, using Excel and CaseWare.
- Tracking client projects.
- Preparing basic tax returns.
- Filing, scanning and typing up files and documents.
- Emailing.
- Computer assistance.
- Marketing and market research.
- Client communications.
- Preparing detailed spreadsheets of financial information.
- Organizing and maintaining accounting files and filing systems.
- Other tasks as needed.
Property Business
- As needed, tenant and rental unit management.
- Assisting with property maintenance and renovations, including sourcing and buying items.
- Organize trades.
- Shopping for supplies.
- Manage and pay expenses.
- Other tasks as needed.
The day-to-day duties associated with the Property Business are flexible except for management of two rental units during my absences would be required.
Required
- Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping experience.
- Intermediate or advanced computer skills.
- Exceptionally detail oriented.
- Highly organized and diligent.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken skills.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently.
- A self-starter and a willingness to learn on the job.
- Excellent time-management and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in Sage and QuickBooks Online.
- Working knowledge of CaseWare is an asset.
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.
- Aptitude for managing sensitive information with integrity.
This can be a full-time or part-time position.
This role could be part time at 30 hours per week but could be full-time for the right candidate. The hours will generally be from Monday to Thursday during business hours, but there is flexibility.
This is a remote working position, but the ideal candidate is located in the current time zone, PST/PDT.
The position is available immediately.
Compensation
- $30 to $40 per hour, commensurate to experience level and availability.
- 15 paid days off for full-time (prorated for part-time).
- Busy season bonus.
Please reply with your resume and covering letter, telling me about yourself and why you would be the ideal candidate for this position. A good personality fit (although intangible) is especially important as it will be a team of just us.
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Thank you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Schedule:
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (required)
- Sage: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
