bookkeeper

About the Role Palm Bites Food Inc. is looking for a hands-on and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities for our growing food manufacturing business. This position will initially be 2 days per week, with the potential to increase hours or transition into a full-time position based on the candidate's performance, experience, and the company's requirements. The ideal candidate will have previous bookkeeping experience in a manufacturing or food production environment and be comfortable independently managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger activities, and financial records. Key Responsibilities * Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting transactions. * Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities. * Process invoices, payments, receipts, and customer/vendor transactions. * Perform bank and credit card reconciliations. * Record and maintain company assets, liabilities, and equity accounts. * Prepare and post journal entries and adjusting entries. * Maintain accurate General Ledger records. * Review and reconcile accounting accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. * Record and classify business expenses and other financial transactions appropriately. * Assist with month-end closing and account reconciliations. * Maintain financial records and supporting documentation. * Prepare accounting information that can be summarized into Profit & Loss statements and other financial reports. * Identify discrepancies, errors, or unusual transactions and investigate them. * Maintain organized and accurate bookkeeping records for management and external accounting requirements. * Work closely with management and external accountants when required. * Assist with inventory, costing, and other accounting activities related to the manufacturing operation. * Support continuous improvement of bookkeeping and accounting processes. Required Qualifications & Experience * 2+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, preferably in a manufacturing or food manufacturing company. * Strong practical knowledge of AP, AR, bank reconciliation, General Ledger, and journal entries. * Understanding of assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and expenses. * Ability to understand how accounting transactions flow into Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet statements. * Previous experience with QuickBooks is required. * Strong Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting. * Previous experience with Odoo is strongly preferred. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Ability to work independently and take ownership of bookkeeping responsibilities. * Good organizational and time-management skills. * Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is a strong asset. What We Offer * Part-time position starting at 2 days per week. * Opportunity to increase working days or transition to full-time employment based on performance and business needs. * Opportunity to work directly with management in a growing food manufacturing company. * A hands-on role with the opportunity to take ownership of the company's bookkeeping and accounting processes. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is hands-on, reliable, accurate, and comfortable working independently. This is not simply a data-entry bookkeeping role. The successful candidate should understand why transactions are recorded, how accounts are reconciled, and how day-to-day bookkeeping ultimately impacts the company's financial statements. Pay: $18.00 per hour Work Location: In person