Bookkeeper - Part Time

Windsor Plywood • Part-time • Vancouver, BC, CA • C$ 25 / hour • 1w ago

Position Title: BOOK KEEPER

Job Type: PART TIME | 20 HOURS A WEEK | 3 DAYS A WEEK

Location: 1098 SW MARINE DRIVE VANCOUVER, BC

Compensation: $25.00 / hr

Start Date: START IMMEDIATELY

WINDSOR PLYWOOD VANCOUVER

We specialize in hard-to-source interior and exterior home finishing products including flooring, doors, mouldings and especially wood products. Our goal is simple – focus on our customer’s needs and provide outstanding customer service. We’re more than a local building supply company, and our business model is also very different. Most of our locations are family affairs – independently locally owned and operated, not top-down like most franchise groups. We carry high quality, responsibly sourced products and are committed to providing outstanding value and personalized, one-on-one service to all of our customers. We are proud to have been in business 50 years with stores across Canada and in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Book Keeper role is critical to successfully administrating the accounting functions within a Windsor Plywood store. The role is responsible for full-cycle AP & AR processing including the administration of payroll processing. The role provides financial, administrative and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by receiving payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices according to policies & procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.

THE BENEFITS

Gain experience working with a Building Supply Company in business 30+ years
Competitive Pay
Not required to regularly work Evenings, Sundays & Statutory Holidays
Employee Mental Health & Well-Being program and resources
PERKS: Employee discounted pricing | Paid-training opportunities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily transactions – verifying, classifying, recording & posting
Posting of AR & AP transactions to the appropriate GL Accounts
Actively monitor paperwork organization and accuracy in the Office
Professional communication regarding follow-up, change-orders and shipping instructions
Recognize situations that would impact customer expectations and problem-solve
Diligently follow Check-lists, policies, processes & procedures
Demonstrate ability to identify grades, dimensions & species of lumber & building materials
Reconciliation of supplier Accounts Payable and customer Accounts Receivable
Ability to read & convert metric & standard (imperial) units of measure
Create Load Sheets displaying: purchase order numbers, general product description, quantity per package, weight and package dimensions.
Answer phone calls, emails, and inquires as received

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have completed Grade 12.
Some prior Bookkeeping and Accounting experience is expected
Strong work ethic and self-motivated/self-directed, with an ability to work independently using sound judgment, logical reasoning skills, and intuition
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
People skills - polite and professional demeanor when working with others
Accurate data-entry skills with a high-level of attention to detail
Flexible, honest, acting in all situations with professionalism and integrity
Able to deal with changes, delays, or unexpected events in a professional & timely manner
§ Permanent resident of Canada with an active Driver’s License is preferred

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Positional Tasks

a. Sitting 70%

b. Walking 10%

c. Standing 10%

d. Lifting 5%

e. Carrying (up to 50lbs) 5%

GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS