About this role
*About the Role*
Palm Bites Food Inc. is looking for a *hands-on and detail-oriented Bookkeeper* to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities for our growing food manufacturing business.
This position will initially be *2 days per week*, with the potential to increase hours or transition into a *full-time position* based on the candidate's performance, experience, and the company's requirements.
The ideal candidate will have previous bookkeeping experience in a *manufacturing or food production environment* and be comfortable independently managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger activities, and financial records.
*Key Responsibilities*
* Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting transactions. * Handle *Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)* activities. * Process invoices, payments, receipts, and customer/vendor transactions. * Perform *bank and credit card reconciliations*. * Record and maintain company *assets, liabilities, and equity* accounts. * Prepare and post *journal entries and adjusting entries*. * Maintain accurate *General Ledger* records. * Review and reconcile accounting accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. * Record and classify business expenses and other financial transactions appropriately. * Assist with month-end closing and account reconciliations. * Maintain financial records and supporting documentation. * Prepare accounting information that can be summarized into *Profit & Loss statements and other financial reports*. * Identify discrepancies, errors, or unusual transactions and investigate them. * Maintain organized and accurate bookkeeping records for management and external accounting requirements. * Work closely with management and external accountants when required. * Assist with inventory, costing, and other accounting activities related to the manufacturing operation. * Support continuous improvement of bookkeeping and accounting processes.
*Required Qualifications & Experience*
* *2+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience*, preferably in a manufacturing or food manufacturing company. * Strong practical knowledge of *AP, AR, bank reconciliation, General Ledger, and journal entries*. * Understanding of *assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and expenses*. * Ability to understand how accounting transactions flow into *Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet statements*. * Previous experience with *QuickBooks* is required. * Strong *Advanced Excel* skills, including formulas, data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting. * Previous experience with *Odoo* is strongly preferred. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Ability to work independently and take ownership of bookkeeping responsibilities. * Good organizational and time-management skills. * Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is a strong asset.
*What We Offer*
* Part-time position starting at *2 days per week*. * Opportunity to increase working days or transition to *full-time employment* based on performance and business needs. * Opportunity to work directly with management in a growing food manufacturing company. * A hands-on role with the opportunity to take ownership of the company's bookkeeping and accounting processes.
*Who We Are Looking For*
We are looking for someone who is *hands-on, reliable, accurate, and comfortable working independently*. This is not simply a data-entry bookkeeping role. The successful candidate should understand *why transactions are recorded, how accounts are reconciled, and how day-to-day bookkeeping ultimately impacts the company's financial statements.*
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person