Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper — Gardner Electric Ltd.

Saint John, New Brunswick · Full-time

Gardner Electric is a established electrical contractor with deep roots across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. We deliver commercial, industrial, and residential work for long-standing clients, and we're growing. If you take pride in clean books and want a stable seat on a finance team that actually values accuracy, read on.

The role

Reporting to the Controller, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day financial records and keep our books current, accurate, and audit-ready. You'll work alongside our finance and operations teams through the full cycle, from daily transactions to month, and year-end close.

What you'll do

• Record and maintain daily AP, AR, and general ledger entries
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and merchant accounts
• Process payroll and remittances (CPP, EI, income tax) per CRA requirements
• Prepare and file HST returns
• Manage vendor invoices, expense reports, and customer billing
• Support month- and year-end close (journal entries, reconciliations)
• Help prepare financial reports, budgets, and cash flow statements
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors
• Keep digital and physical records organized

What you bring

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a mid-sized company
• Diploma or certificate in Accounting/Bookkeeping (or equivalent experience)
• Strong skills in QuickBooks, Sage, or similar — and Excel
• Solid grasp of Canadian payroll, HST, and CRA reporting
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to hit deadlines independently
• Clear, professional communication

Nice to have

• Experience with construction or job-cost accounting software.
• CPB designation, or working toward one
• Experience supporting a multi-location business

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• A supportive team and a stable, established workplace

To apply: Send your resume and a brief cover letter to ***email_hidden*** with the subject line "Bookkeeper Application — [Your Name]." Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Gardner Electric Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.