Howatt Consulting provides human resources, bookkeeping, and business start-up services. Professional knowledge, advice, and implementation. We are currently looking for the following positions:
Bookkeeper
5+ years of experience
Bookkeeping education and courses
The successful applicant requires:
Experience with financial reporting requirements
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Deadline-oriented with a strong attention to detail
Strong organizational and planning skills
People oriented with an ability to establish relationships, credibility, and trust
The following experience is considered an asset:
Diploma in business management, bookkeeping, or finance
Leadership, human resources, finance, and project management courses
Applicable designations in accounting, finance, and/or project management
Certified Bookkeeper designation (Canadian Institute Bookkeeping – CIB)
Responsibilities
Payroll, AR/AP, remittances, month and year end duties
Project costing and profit-margin analysis
Bank deposits and reconciliation
Approve payroll, wires, and fund transfers
Review and confirm GST, PST, source deductions, corporate tax, and bank reconciliations
Analyze profit and loss including selling general and administrative expenses (SG&A) and margins
Margining and quarterly bank financials
Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data
Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries
Document and recommend financial transactions by analyzing accounting options
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Maintains financial security by following internal controls
Review and assist with annual T4s and employee questions
Answer accounting questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
Prepares financial reports by analyzing and summarizing account information and trends
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by maintaining confidentiality