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Bookkeeper

VEERUM

VEERUM

Accounting & Finance
Posted on Dec 4, 2024

Become a part of VEERUM’s vision

VEERUM is committed to visualization, centralization, and optimization of asset data. Team members will be provided a SOLID work environment, including support, optimism, listening, innovation and dedication. We are searching for a Bookkeeper to join our Finance team.

The day-to-day activities of a Bookkeeper will include:

  • Reconcile bank and credit card statements to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
  • Process invoices, expense reports, and payments while ensuring adherence to company policies and vendor terms.
  • Communicate with vendors and customers regarding account inquiries, payments, and discrepancies.
  • Manage accounts receivable by generating invoices, tracking incoming payments and follow up on overdue accounts
  • Maintain and update accounting records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and financial reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings, specifically GST filings
  • Support the Controller in preparing for audits, providing necessary documentation, and assisting with compliance reviews.
  • Maintain accurate digital filing systems for financial records and support documents.
  • Assist with special projects and financial analysis as required by the Controller.
  • Prepare and process payroll, ensuring accuracy in deductions and compliance with tax regulations.

The right candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications on their resume:

  • Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar accounting role.
  • Proficiency in bookkeeping & expense software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, DEXT) and Microsoft Excel, exposure to Google sheets consider an asset
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and best practices.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional qualifications that would be considered strong assets include:

  • Familiarity with payroll systems and tax filings is a plus.
  • 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
  • Familiarity with a MacBook (OS) environment

During the interview process, we will be looking for behaviours that demonstrate:

  • Independence but able to work within a diverse team
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Adaptability

VEERUM offers:

  • A team built on the foundation of trust
  • A competitive salary and bonus program
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Time off that supports work / life integration
  • Flexible remote work environment (however this role is needed to be in the Calgary office at least 1 x per week)

To Apply

Please upload your cover letter and resume (in one document). While we appreciate all resumes, only those deemed qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted.

At VEERUM, they represent a diverse workforce, and they are proud to provide equitable and inclusive opportunities that support belonging. They encourage all applications who are legally able to work in Canada to apply!