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Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant for a Construction Company in Canada (H
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What this role officially is
bookkeeper — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Bookkeepers record and assemble the day-to-day financial transactions of an organisation or company, consisting usually of sales, purchases, payments and receipts. They ensure all financial transactions are documented in the appropriate (day) book and general ledger, and that they are balanced out. Bookkeepers prepare the recorded books and ledgers with financial transactions for an accountant to then analyse balance sheets and income statements.
Also known as: general bookkeeper, accounting technician, book-keeping clerk, accounts clerk, general-ledger bookkeeper, accounting technicians
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Category: Construction
Location: Pierrefonds Quebec Canada
Bookkeeping
• Record daily transactions in QuickBooks (or the client's accounting software), including expenses, deposits, and vendor bills
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly
• Manage accounts payable: enter subcontractor and supplier invoices, track due dates, and prepare payment runs for approval
• Manage accounts receivable: prepare and send client invoices and progress billings, track outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue payments
• Code expenses to the correct job/project so job costing stays accurate
• Prepare monthly reports (P&L, AR/AP aging, job cost summaries) for owner review
Administrative
• Manage the owner's inbox and calendar, and flag priority items
• Maintain organized digital files for contracts, permits, invoices, and project documents
• Handle vendor and client correspondence, and answer routine inquiries
• Do data entry, document preparation, and other ad hoc administrative tasks
DetailsOriginally posted on Himalayas
Location: Pierrefonds Quebec Canada
Bookkeeping
• Record daily transactions in QuickBooks (or the client's accounting software), including expenses, deposits, and vendor bills
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly
• Manage accounts payable: enter subcontractor and supplier invoices, track due dates, and prepare payment runs for approval
• Manage accounts receivable: prepare and send client invoices and progress billings, track outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue payments
• Code expenses to the correct job/project so job costing stays accurate
• Prepare monthly reports (P&L, AR/AP aging, job cost summaries) for owner review
Administrative
• Manage the owner's inbox and calendar, and flag priority items
• Maintain organized digital files for contracts, permits, invoices, and project documents
• Handle vendor and client correspondence, and answer routine inquiries
• Do data entry, document preparation, and other ad hoc administrative tasks
DetailsOriginally posted on Himalayas