Contract Bookkeeper

Our client Jillian Harris Design (JHD) and The Jilly Box (JBI) were founded by Jillian Harris and her business partner Tyler Evans. Jillian Harris Design s mission is to be a daily escape and place where people can come to laugh to learn and to be the best version of themselves while building an inspired and supported community that celebrates the art of creative living. The Jilly Box is a curated quarterly lifestyle subscription box filled with products loved by Jillian Harris and Team Jilly Box. Each box contains various brands that range from home decor fashion bath beauty health and wellness all while keeping seasonality top of mind!

Together JHD and JBI have identified the need for a contractor to work as their outsourced Bookkeeper approximately 20 hours a week. As an experienced Bookkeeper you play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records that are compliant with company policies and regulatory requirements. You will bring your love for detail and organization to this role and your experience using QuickBooks Online will make managing and recording financial transactions a breeze! You will feel supported as you collaborate with their Financial Controller and other members of their team to complete various accounting functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Completes full cycle bookkeeping providing accurate and timely financial information;
  
• Manages accounts payable processing invoices and ensuring timely payments;
  
• Oversees accounts receivable tracking payments and following up on outstanding balances;
  
• Records maintains and categorizes uptodate financial transactions in QuickBooks Online;
  
• Reconciles bank statements and other financial records;
  
• Manages receipt processing using DEXT;
  
• Facilitates and initiates pay runs using banking software including Plooto;
  
• Collaborates with the Finance team through regular meetings;
  
• Assists with the processing of payroll including reviewing and approving employee expenses and reconciling timesheets;
  
• Assists with compliance reporting (GST and PST returns Workers compensation reporting and annual employee filings);
  
• Provides back up to the finance team for payroll and other duties when necessary;
  
• Assists the Controller with any special projects as needed;
  
• Ensures compliance with all accounting principles and standards;
  
• Other various tasks as they arise.
  

Requirements

• Bookkeeping experience;
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and experience with receipt management software (e.g. DEXT);
  
• Strong computer literacy including excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite;
  
• Experience with banking software and reconciliation processes;
  
• Familiarity with ecommerce platforms like Shopify;
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping;
  
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to multitask;
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines;
  
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills;
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
  
• Selfmotivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  
• Hybrid or fully remote with occasional inoffice presence in Kelowna preferred.
  

Our client is offering $30$35/hour; determined by the level of relevant experience and expertise.

The recruitment process:

• Video screen with Kristy Calvert People & Culture Manager
  
• 45minute video interview with Megan Bartoszewicz (Financial Controller) and Jennifer Bickley (CFO)
  
• Reference & security checks
  

JHD and JBI are equal opportunity employers. They are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race colour ancestry religion sex age disability marital status national origin or gender identity. They celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. They are committed to building a transparent environment where everyone feels heard welcomed and included. They believe Diversity Inclusion & Belonging are fundamental in our vision to create a better and more inclusive future and strongly encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. They are committed to an inclusive barrierfree recruitment process providing accommodations to meet your needs. For any accessibility related requests requests can be made to . Accommodations can be provided in all parts of the hiring process.

JHD and JBI acknowledge our presence on the traditional ancestral and unceded tm x la x (land) of the syilx / Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial. They recognize honour and respect the syilx / Okanagan lands upon which we live work and play.