Senior Bookkeeper

Our client is a rapidly growing and progressive union, representing construction workers, waste management workers, show service workers, and healthcare workers in Canada. With over 500,000 members across North America, including 100,000+ in Canada, the union offers strong collective bargaining agreements that provide superior pay, benefits, pensions, and opportunities for a better life. My client’s members come from diverse backgrounds and live in communities across Canada, benefiting from the union’s tradition of cross-border cooperation between Canada and the U.S.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the guidance of the Pension and Benefits Manager, the Bookkeeper is responsible for overseeing all bookkeeping-related tasks.
This is a 1 year contract with the potential for this to move to a permanent position
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Handling all accounts payable and receivable.
• Processing payroll, benefit, pension plan, and MoveUp union remittances using Sage.
• Posting and balancing general ledgers, cash books, and journals.
• Preparing monthly interim financial statements.
• Calculating and filing necessary government remittances.
• Preparing annual financial audits for three unionized plans.
• Managing fund distribution payments to internal and external affiliates.
• Preparing financial reports for quarterly Board of Trustee meetings.
• Handling Per Capita remittances, Reciprocal Transfer Payments, Life Insurance premium remittances, and cost-sharing invoices.
• Collaborating with external auditors for annual plan audits.
• Providing back-up support to the pension department.
• Cross-training in various roles within a fast-paced benefits and pension plan office.
• Responding to member inquiries about benefit and pension plans by phone, email, and in person.
• Performing other tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 to 8 years of experience in a unionized Benefit and Pension Plan environment.
• A Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration or Accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting software like Sage or QuickBooks, as well as Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proven experience with computerized Payroll, Pension, and Benefit systems.
• Knowledge of policies and collective agreements and the ability to apply them.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and collaborate both independently and in a team.

COMPENSATION

• $75,000-78,000
• Pension Contribution
• Excellent health benefits
• 3 weeks vacation

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.