Bookkeeper/Accountant Office Manager - Hiring

Company:

RUX is an innovative startup gear brand based in Squamish, BC. Our mission is to create more time and space for people to enjoy life outside, by creating the most agile and sustainable systems to pack, move and use their gear.

Role: Bookkeeper/Accountant Office Manager

Hours: Half time (20 hrs / week)

Salary Range: $25-$30/hr

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accountant with experience in retail sales, payroll, and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bookkeeping, a thorough understanding of payroll procedures, and familiarity with manufacturing operations product sales. The ideal applicant is digital savvy, with experience learning/adapting to new software and apps. This role will involve handling financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, processing payroll, and supporting manufacturing-related financial activities. On a secondary level there will be some office manager responsibilities. This role can be remote but the ideal applicant is located in Squamish, BC for at least a weekly visit in the office.

Deliverables:

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software
  • Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payments in a timely manner.
  • Record financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.
  • Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations.
  • Process payroll on a regular schedule, ensuring accurate calculations of wages, benefits, deductions, and taxes.
  • Calculate and remit sales tax in Canada and California.
  • Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
  • Stay updated on relevant payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with the manufacturing team to track and record production costs and inventory levels accurately.
  • Prepare and maintain manufacturing-related financial reports, such as cost of goods sold, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
  • Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes for manufacturing operations. Analyze expenses and identify areas for cost reduction or process improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and manufacturing regulations.
  • Generate executive financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Provide regular financial analysis and insights to management, identifying trends and recommending actions for improvement.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including adjusting journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • General ‘office manager’ administrative assistance: including but not limited to supply purchases, data/reports from other departments, shipping logistics support, scheduling, equipment, planning.

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar accounting role
  • Past exposure to retail sales & manufacturing is a substantial asset
  • Proficiency in using accounting or ERP software in a retail and manufacturing setting is ideal. We are still streamlining our systems, the ideal candidate can help guide us.
  • Excellent knowledge of payroll processing and familiarity with relevant legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members, employees, and external stakeholders.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
  • A degree or certification in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
  • This is part time Bookkeeper/Accountant role with flexible hours. Apply:
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