bookkeeper

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Employer details Home Hardware Building Centre

Job details

Home Hardware is not just Canada?s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer, we?re also home to a supportive workforce dedicated to helping all our customers with quality products and exceptional service. Every Home Hardware store is a local, family-owned business. We currently have an opening for a Bookkeeper for our two stores, Truro and Valley Home Hardware. The bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining current records on receivables, payables, and sales; corresponding with customers, wholesalers and/or manufacturers; billing and collecting in-store accounts; preparing provincial and federal tax forms; and performing related duties as may be assigned. The Bookkeeper must perform all assigned tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to support a high level of customer service and maintain the company?s cash flow and credit rating for High Tide Building Centres, Pictou Road and Robie Street Home Hardware. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: * Enter Payroll in Sage * File store records and match invoices, sales contracts, and purchase orders * Pay bills and invoices according to a payment schedule that takes full advantage of maximum discounts. * Post remittances and invoices from various locations, Month and Year end duties * Bank reconciliation * Weekly cheque runs * Inventory management * Take daily transaction reports from the Point of Sale (POS) system and transfer them into the store?s financial records. * Create Purchase orders for Home Expression Products * Order office supplies such as forms, letterhead, envelopes, etc. * Order uniforms for employees * Take incoming telephone calls, emails and mail correspondence * Enter verified financial figures into the store?s accounting system and records. * See that local, provincial, and federal tax obligations of the store are met without penalties. * Audit daily records for accuracy before such data is placed into the store?s records. * Prepare forms required by local, provincial, or federal governments. * Telephone suppliers, customers, governmental offices, etc., as necessary. * Attend store meetings, training sessions, etc., as arranged by management. * Maintain professional confidentiality of all store and customer records. * Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management. Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and federal safety legislation. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management. *Qualifications* * High School Diploma or equivalent. * Post-secondary education in business accounting and/or office administration is an asset. * Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and in person with management, employees, suppliers, customers, etc. * Ability to read and interpret financial information presented in a wide variety of forms and record it quickly and accurately. This includes, but is not limited to, Home Hardware monthly statements, remittances, invoices, and picklists. * Ability to comprehend written material, including local, provincial, and federal forms and invoices. * Ability to operate office equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks efficiently and safely, including a computer, telephone, photocopier, and fax machine. * Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * RRSP match * Store discount * Vision care Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Bookkeeping: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person