Office Administrator/Bookkeeper

We are looking for an experienced full-time Office Administrator/Bookkeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate must have a background in full-cycle accounting and the ability to coordinate and liaise with upper management through effective communication and ensure records and files are kept up to date. This role is key support to the Office Manager in all front office functions and is the secondary point of customer contact; providing ongoing customer service through problem solving, analyzing challenges, providing solutions, and completing jobs in a timely manner. The candidate must be able to answer the telephone and communicate clearly and effectively to our clients. BOOKKEEPING DUTIES: **MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE*** * Preparation and maintenance of government and regulatory filings * Preparation of year-end working papers * Accounts Receivable / Job costing/Processing invoices * Bank and credit card reconciliations and general journal entries * Manage company benefit plan ADMINISTRATION DUTIES: * Reception Back up - including answering phones * Assists office staff in maintaining files and databases Data entry * Typing letters * Prepares reports, memorandums, and correspondence * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy * Highly organized and flexible * Ability to multitask and meet changing deadlines * Work with all personality types KEY ABILITIES: * Proven strong knowledge of accounting procedures and principles * Judgment and problem solving skills * Strong communication skills * Proficient with Microsoft Office and Simply Accounting / Sage 100 Contractor software (an asset) * Minimum 5 years' experience preferably within a construction field/atmosphere * Must be flexible to cover Holiday time for other office staff Competitive wage will be offered based on experience, along with a comprehensive extended medical and dental package. Please submit a current resume stating your experience related to this position via email or fax at 250-474-0926. Please be sure to include your current phone number and references.