Operations Support/Bookkeeper

Operations Support/Bookkeeper

Part-time

(Possibility to evolve into full-time)

 DesJardins Contracting is a family company and a full-service civil contractor in the Okanagan Valley since 2002. Their services include; on-site and off-site servicing for water, sewer, electrical, plumbing.   A road, sidewalk, curb prep, concrete, paving and general earth works; excavation/backfill, for both commercial and residential projects.

To keep up with their continuous business growth, they are looking to add a part-time administrator to their team to help with bookkeeping and operations support. Anticipated schedule is between 25-30 hours/week with some flexibility in days and hours.

As Operational support, you will be responsible for answering and directing calls, emails and mail, as well as updating company website and social media accounts regularly, and providing administrative support to area managers and estimators as needed.

The Bookkeeping tasks will be cross-trained for fill in for full-time bookkeeper. These include bi-weekly payroll compiled for offsite payroll service for 35-50 employees, residential jobs billing, entering invoices into the system and checking against company records, A/P cheque runs, depositing cheques, tracking and following up on outstanding payments, preparing statements and progress reports. In addition, the accounts payable reconciling will be ongoing responsibility for this new position, not just during fill in periods.

The successful candidate will share company values such as honesty, integrity, commitment, and loyalty, with a willingness to work hard and always improve. Being computer savvy with accounting software, MS Office Suite and social media are also requirements for the role, together with prior bookkeeping experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, attention to detail, and efficient multi-tasking and prioritizing.