Now Hiring: Bookkeeper – Finance and Administration

Location: Whitby, ON
Reports To: Director, Business Administration
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview:

Ontario Basketball Association is seeking a meticulous and reliable Bookkeeper to manage our financial records and support our finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, high attention to detail, and familiarity with industry-standard accounting software and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of daily financial transactions.
  • Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
  • Update and maintain the general ledger and trial balance.
  • Reconcile bank statements and ensure consistency with general ledger entries.
  • Perform account reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of financial data.
  • Assist with budget monitoring and identify variances from projected financial plans.
  • Ensure timely and accurate compliance with local laws and financial reporting standards.
  • Support audits and help prepare documentation as required.
  • Organize and file financial documents to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 1-3 years of bookkeeping experience in a small or medium-sized business.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero or similar.
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
  • Strong data entry skills with excellent organizational abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a professional manner.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in financial matters.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to mvallipuram@basketball.on.ca.  The deadline to submit an application is Thursday, June 13th, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.  Start date will be June 30th, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered will be contacted.