Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant

Job Description

About Conteco Manufacturing:<br>Conteco Manufacturing is a growing manufacturing company specializing in precision Mold Making and injection mold Manufacturing. We operate in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment where accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork are essential. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant to join our team and support both our financial and operational workflows.<br><br>
Role Description:<br>The Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, processing journal entries, and using accounting software to manage company finances. Day-to-day tasks include bookkeeping, managing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy in financial documentation. The ideal candidate has a strong working knowledge of Sage Accounting Pro, experience managing A/P, A/R, payroll entries, and government remittances, and familiarity with coordinating shipments and customs documentation. This is an on-site role requiring 5 days per week in the office for up to 5 hours a day.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Bookkeeping:<ul><li>Process payroll and prepare and file GST/PST, payroll remittances, T4 slips, and other statutory filings </li><li>Process and record AP and AR, vendor bills, customer payments, and general journal entries.</li><li>Complete bank and credit card reconciliations weekly and monthly.</li><li>Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring accurate cost allocation across jobs and manufacturing activities.</li><li>Prepare and issue customer invoices, coordinating with production and shipping to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close, preparing required schedules and reconciliations.</li><li>Maintain organized filing systems for invoices, receipts, job paperwork, and financial records.</li><li>Track and record inventory purchases, vendor charges, and subcontracted services.<br>Support the preparation of documentation for external accountants and auditors.</li></ul>
Shipping, Logistics & Customs Support:<ul><li>Prepare packing slips and shipment documentation for outgoing orders.</li><li>Coordinate freight, courier bookings, and follow up on deliveries.</li><li>Liaise with customs brokers for both import and export shipments.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of customs paperwork and compliance documents.</li></ul>
General Office & Administrative Support:<ul><li>Provide administrative support to operations and management.</li><li>Communicate professionally with employees, suppliers, and customers.</li><li>Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.</li></ul>
<br>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (manufacturing industry experience is a strong asset).</li><li>Proficiency with Sage 50 Accounting Pro.</li><li>Solid understanding of AP/AR, reconciliations, general ledger, and month-end processes.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking capabilities.</li><li>Ability to work on-site in a production/manufacturing environment.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Accurate, detail-oriented, and highly organized.</li><li>Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently.</li></ul>
<br>Compensation:<ul><li>Salary Range: $23-$26/hr, based on experience & fit for role</li><li> Bonus opportunity: 2% of base salary</li><li> Benefits available for part-time employees.</li></ul>