Title: ProjectAccounting & Bookkeeping Support
Department: Lil'watManagement Services
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Compensation: $22–28 per hour
Status: Casual
Hours: Flexiblehours, based on business need; up to Full Time.
Work Location: Primarily in‐person;limited hybrid flexibility possible.
Role Purpose
The Project Accounting & BookkeepingSupport provides hands‐on transactional finance capacity to support day‐to‐dayaccounting operations and maintain audit‐ready financial records across theLil'wat Business Group. The position is designed ensure continuity of corebookkeeping, reconciliations, and documentation, particularly during peakperiods, audits, vacations, or project surges.
The role supports multiple entities and mayassist with retail and construction‐related bookkeeping where required, with apractical and detail‐oriented focus to ensuring reliable foundational data.
Key Responsibilities
- Processand maintain accurate Accounts Receivable records, including paymenttracking and follow‐up on discrepancies
- SupportAccounts Payable processing, including invoice review, coding, and basicmatching
- Performbank and balance sheet reconciliations as assigned
- Maintainaccurate, well‐organized financial records across multiple businessentities
- Supportjob costing and project tracking for construction and operationalactivities
- Ensuretransactional data is complete, timely, and properly coded to supportmonth‐end and audit processes
- Prepareand organize documentation required for audits, reviews, and internalcontrols
- Maintainorderly digital and physical filing systems to ensure audit readiness
- Work withoperational staff to clarify transactions and resolve missing orinconsistent information
- Flagerrors, gaps, or risks in financial records and follow through toresolution
- Providecoverage and backup for routine finance tasks to support operationalcontinuity
- Prioritizeclear handoffs and record‐keeping
- Performother related duties as assigned
Experience & Attributes
- 1–4 yearsof experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, or similar transactionalfinance roles
- Post‐secondarycoursework or training in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping preferred
- Practicalunderstanding of core accounting concepts (debits/credits,reconciliations)
- Experiencewith accounting software (e.g., Sage or similar) is an asset
- Exposureto project‐based, construction, or retail environments is an asset
- Comfortableworking across multiple entities and business lines
- Strongattention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes
- Accuracy,consistency, and documentation over speed
- Organized,reliable, and able to work independently with clear direction
- Professionaland respectful in interactions with staff, vendors, and Members
- Willingnessto work on‐site and collaborate closely with operations teams
- ClearCriminal Record Check required
Project Accounting & Bookkeeping Support employer: Lilwat Business Group
Líl̓wat Business Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, prioritizing sustainable growth and community impact. As the General Manager, Land Development & Capital Assets, you will have the opportunity to lead diverse projects while benefiting from a supportive environment that encourages professional development and meaningful contributions to First Nations initiatives. Located in a vibrant community, this role offers unique advantages such as strong partnerships and a commitment to enhancing local economic opportunities.
