Bookkeeper
Position Type: Part-time, 10-15 hours a week

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Start Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

Compensation: $35 per hour

Location: 1514 Docteur-Penfield Avenue, Montreal, QC H3G 1B9

To Apply: Send a resume, cover letter and 2 references to Heather Nagy, Finance & Operations Manager at apply@apathyisboring.com

*We thank everyone for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job description

Apathy is Boring is a youth-led organization offering employment opportunities to young and diverse people placing young adults in decision making and community building roles.

Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and finance requirements of this pan-Canadian non-profit organization. This position requires a person with keen attention to detail and experience working in accounting software. Experience with full-cycle accounting , budgeting and tracking experience and Sage50 (Simply Accounting) is required.

Finance Responsibilities

Responsible for postings most financial transactions in the accounting software, including credit card payments/purchases, payroll entries, etc.
Complete monthly bank reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly project tracking in Excel workbooks
Work closely with the Finance and Operations Manager to ensure all month end and quarterly accounting reporting is complete
Analyze/flag any items surpassing budgeted numbers
Liaise with Finance and Admin Coordinator on receivables, payables, credit card purchases, etc.
Coordinate and assist auditors with yearly financial audit
Assist with preparation of spreadsheets, and budgeting documents
Skills/experience

Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or related field
3 years minimum work experience in a related role
Experience with Sage 50 (Simply Accounting), bookkeeping processes and practices (GAAP), holding full cycle accounting process
Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge– ability to effectively analyze data using formulas and other functions
Financial management experience in non-profit sector an asset
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to plan and prioritize workload
Work well in a team environment
Bilingualism an asset