bookkeeper

BOOKKEEPER (PART TIME) St. Thomas? premier insurance and financial services broker is seeking a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual to provide Bookkeeping services. MAIN JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: * Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential * Management of Payroll (via ADP payroll platform) * Responsible for the full-cycle bookkeeping * Reconciliations of insurance company commissions and premium payable statements * tax remittances?sales tax, EHT, employment tax and other standard remittances * Reporting / Compliance * Working with external accounting firm to close the year-end * Working with human resources and management on special projects, as required * Performs other duties within competence, as assigned QUALIFICATIONS/ COMPETENCIES: * Post-secondary education in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or related subject preferred * 3-5 years previous experience preferred * Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word & Outlook) * Practical working knowledge of: ADP, BMO deposit edge & EFT would be an asset * Previous insurance brokerage experience would be an asset * Experience with industry software/Applied EPIC software would be an advantage PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: * High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and problem solving * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Self-motivated, strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines * Ability to work independently or in a team-based setting * Able to develop strong and effective working relationships at all levels of the organization RENUMERATION: * Commensurate with experience and education SCHEDULE: * Flexible hours Monday-Friday. WORK LOCATION / ABILITY TO COMMUTE: * Office-based. St. Thomas, ON N5P 1B9. Reliable commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). While all resumes submitted will be considered only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.00-$28.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental care * Flexible schedule * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision care Ability to commute/relocate: * St. Thomas, ON N5P 1B9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Education: * Secondary School (preferred) Experience: * QuickBooks: 1 year (preferred) * Bookkeeping: 3 years (required) Language: * English (preferred) Work Location: In person