Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper:
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Director of Finance
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours/week

Are you a numbers whiz with a knack for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to bring their expertise, organization, and sharp eye for detail to the accounting team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with financial data, and take a proactive approach, this could be the right role for you.

About us:
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet enriches the human experience by teaching, creating, and performing outstanding dance. Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, the RWB plays an integral role in the city’s vibrant arts community. Founded in 1939, the RWB holds the double distinction of being Canada’s premiere ballet company and the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America. In 1953, the Company received its royal title, the first granted under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

The RWB is a leader, renowned for classical ballet and for pushing the boundaries of dance, including through the prestigious RWB School and its Professional and Recreational divisions. A fully integrated company and school, the RWB builds on strengths, challenges conventions, inspires artists, moves audiences, and builds connections locally and globally that unite us all through the universal language of dance.

The role:
As the Senior Bookkeeper you play a critical role in supporting and ensuring the integrity of the financial operations of the organization. This position oversees daily accounting activities, maintains accurate financial records, and supports compliance and audit processes. This role requires a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structures while ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.

Key Duties:

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records using a computerized bookkeeping system.
• Perform day-to-day accounting functions, including journal entries and account reconciliations, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Record revenue from various sources, including box office sales, donations, grants, and other earned income.
• Maintain general ledger accounts, prepare trial balances, and generate financial statements.
• Prepare regulatory filings and remittances including GST, PST, non-resident withholding tax, payroll taxes.
• Support the annual audit process through month end schedules and reconciliations.
• Partner with the Director of Finance to strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance, and streamline process efficiency.

Work Setting:
In this role you work in an office environment, with prolonged periods of computer and keyboard use. You must be comfortable handling several deadlines and managing multiple requests at a time.

What You Bring:

• Post secondary education desirable; a combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role, preferably in the non-profit or charitable sector.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, general ledgers, and financial reporting structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cloud-based platforms.
• Experience with Sage 300 and Sage APA (Beanworks) an asset.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and reconciliations preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, data entry, and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and sound judgement.

What’s In It For You:

• Employer-paid health & dental benefits.
• Matching RRSP program.
• Subsidized bus pass.
• Complimentary tickets to RWB performances.
• Goodlife Fitness Membership discount.
• Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply:
Ready to join us? Tell us about yourself! Submit your cover letter and resume directly to People Services at peopleservices@rwb.org. While we’d like to connect with each applicant, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To view a full job description, visit www.rwb.org/about/careers/.

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is committed to an inclusive and diverse environment that values, respects and supports all individuals. We aim to have a workforce representative of the diversity within our community, and welcome and encourage applicants from various backgrounds including women, Indigenous people, racialized people, disabled people, people of all sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification endeavors.

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is committed to providing accessible employment while ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the assessment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be sent to peopleservices@rwb.org.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

As part of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet hiring process, successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.