Bookkeeper (Part-time)

Overview
The Bookkeeper is a vital support role within United Senior Citizens of Ontario, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. This position manages the full cycle of bookkeeping duties, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and the preparation of monthly and year-end financial reports. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, providing essential backup administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of our office and our service to members across the province.

Job Description / Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping: maintain weekly journals and monthly ledgers, process bi-weekly payroll, and manage all accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare and distribute accurate monthly financial statements and comprehensive year-end reports.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by remitting monthly CRA payments and generating annual T4 slips and summaries.
• Administer membership invoicing and balances, process donations, and meticulously track and distribute grant funds.
• Handle daily financial tasks including bank deposits, cheque processing, and digitizing physical financial records.
• Provide backup administrative support, including responding to member inquiries via email and phone, processing membership applications, and assisting during the Office Manager's absence.
• Play a key role in our annual convention by assisting with attendee registration and coordination.
• Collaborate closely with the Office Manager on all financial and operational matters.

Requirements

• A college diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in a bookkeeping role, with proficiency in managing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting will be considered an asset but not a hard requirement.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential; experience with Microsoft Word is required for administrative tasks.
• Solid understanding of Canadian bookkeeping practices and familiarity with CRA remittance and reporting requirements (T4s).
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all tasks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a patient and professional manner for interacting with our senior members and club representatives.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and a willingness to provide backup administrative support as needed.

As the job position handles monetary funds, the successful applicant will submit a recent Level 1 Criminal Background Check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person