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About us
Lotic Environmental offers a collaborative, practical, and scientifically sound approach for addressing challenging environmental issues. We believe in integrity, equality, and sustainability.
Our team specializes in aquatic ecological research, hydrologic modelling, GIS analysis, environmental effects studies, environmental assessment/permitting, hydrology studies and environmental monitoring.
Job Summary
The bookkeeper oversees the financial operations of our organisation, including basic accounting and payroll. The bookkeeper is responsible for tracking cash flow. The bookkeeper reports to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
Responsibilities
Ongoing
· Banking – ensure operational funds remain in bank account. Make timely monetary transfers if/when needed. Monitor VISA weekly and make VISA payments at minimum monthly.
· Communications with third-party bookkeeper and accountant as required.
· Direct supervisor for Office Manager.
· Add subcontractors as additional insured. Receive their WorkSafe BC clearance letter (Office Manager supports).
· Communicate with Office Manager regarding any operational issues or concerns.
Biweekly
· Payroll – calculate and submit payments to employees. Track CTO pay, vacation pay, and sick days; enter into Replicon.
· Calculate and pay Source Deductions (PD7A).
Monthly
· Invoicing – review and submit to clients. Enter into Replicon (Office Manager supports).
· Maintain tracking form of personal vehicle use (Office Manager supports).
· Review timesheets. Review Replicon and paper copies against crews. Review non-billable charges (Office Manager supports).
· Review personal expense forms (Office Manager supports). Add to payroll and submit totals for payment.
· Accounts receivable – track payments received. Notify clients of overdue invoices.
· Accounts payable – pay all invoices received (Office Manager supports).
· Ensure VISA is paid off in full monthly.
· Make corporate tax installments.
· Avetta – submitting progress reports (Office Manager supports).
Quarterly
· WorkSafe BC reports.
· Financials to third-party bookkeeper.
· Submit GST payment.
· Avetta – complete quarterly questionnaires (Office Manager supports).
Annually
· WorkSafe BC reports.
· Submit T4 summaries (including personal vehicle use) to Accountant and then submit to employees (February).
· Submit year end information to accountant (March).
· Avetta – Complete annual report (February) and update insurance (May) (Chief Operating Officer support).
· Collect and file vehicle logbooks. Provide new logbooks (Office Manager supports).
Qualifications
· Education in accounting/financing/bookkeeping with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping or related field.
·Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) with intermediate proficiency in QuickBooks.
·Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
· Possess an understanding of corporate finances.
· Additional project management experience including cost-estimates, budget tracking and invoicing is an asset.
· Comfortable with supervision of staff.
·Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
· Additional understanding of environmental consulting business is an asset.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Part-time hours: 20-25 per week
Salary: $25.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cranbrook, BC V1C 3T5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- QuickBooks: 2 years (required)
- Payroll: 2 years (required)
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
