bookkeeper @ LRDL Engineering

About the Position

LRDL Engineering Ltd. is seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting payroll and financial reporting activities.

This position involves working with multiple affiliated companies, managing project-based invoicing, and ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded and allocated. We are looking for someone who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute to the improvement of our accounting and administrative processes.

The Bookkeeper will report directly to the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Invoicing and Billing

• Prepare and issue customer and intercompany invoices.
• Manage intercompany billing and ensure accurate allocation of costs between affiliated companies.
• Review timesheets, project records, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate invoicing.
• Coordinate with engineering personnel to ensure projects are invoiced accurately and on time.
• Perform account reallocations and verify financial coding.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare vendor payments for approval.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on overdue invoices.
• Record and allocate customer payments.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts.

General Accounting and Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments, subject to applicable approvals.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Complete routine month-end closing procedures and assist with year-end activities.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Track purchase order values and project financial activity.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting records.

Tax Compliance and Financial Reporting

• Prepare and reconcile GST/HST and multiple provincial sales tax returns for review.
• Assist with payroll remittances, T4 preparation, and related reporting.
• Prepare accounts payable and receivable aging reports and project expense summaries.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable requirements.

Payroll and Administrative Support

• Process payroll, including data entry, verification, and documentation.
• Assist with internal financial reporting and operational coordination.
• Maintain and improve accounting and administrative procedures.
• Support the development and standardization of internal processes.
• Assist with administrative documentation, filing, and company safety program requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience using accounting software in an office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end procedures.
• Experience processing payroll and knowledge of Canadian payroll requirements.
• Knowledge of GST/HST and multiple provincial sales taxes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate business and financial documentation.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of their work. The ideal candidate can manage day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities independently, identify and resolve discrepancies, and communica