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    Bookkeeper Job in Burnaby | Hiring Now

    Bookkeeper Job in Burnaby | Hiring Now
    Role: Bookkeeper
    Location: Burnaby, BC
    Job Type: In-Office, Part-Time (with potential to grow into Full-Time)
    Salary: $25–$30/hour

    About the Company

    Join a long-established boutique special effects studio led by a respected artist in the film production industry. Based in Burnaby, this creative business supports major productions while maintaining a hands-on, deeply artistic approach. This is a unique opportunity to become the operational anchor of a growing company – allowing the founder to focus fully on their creative work while you manage the day-to-day with confidence and care.

    Key Responsibilities

    Bookkeeping & Financial Management

    • Full-cycle bookkeeping: transactions, ledgers, bank reconciliation, A/R and A/P
    • Payroll, tax filings, financial reporting, and budget tracking
    • Ensuring compliance and supporting year-end processes

    Administrative & Secretarial Support

    Professional bookkeeper working on finances at a creative film studio in Burnaby.
    This Bookkeeper role is the operational anchor for a hands-on special effects studio in Burnaby, BC.
    • Preparing documents, coordinating meetings, and managing internal communications
    • Maintaining records, calendars, and correspondence
    • Supporting governance and regulatory filings

    Office & Operations Management

    • Overseeing supplies, vendors, and facility needs
    • Coordinating basic IT and office systems
    • Supporting onboarding and staff supervision (as needed)
    • Acting as liaison with external contacts and service providers

    Qualifications

    • Experience in bookkeeping, office management, or administrative coordination
    • Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., SAGE) and Microsoft Office
    • Solid understanding of Canadian payroll and tax compliance
    • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
    • Background in Film Production considered a plus

    Who You Are

    • Grounded and dependable — the calm in a creative storm
    • Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-changing environments
    • Highly organized — you bring structure to chaos
    • Confident and collaborative — able to engage with artists, vendors, and clients
    • Discreet and professional — trusted with sensitive information

    What’s In It for You

    • Work alongside a visionary artist in a vibrant, creative industry
    • A role with autonomy, variety, and real impact — no two days are the same
    • Opportunity to grow into a full-time leadership position
    • A workplace that values trust, flexibility, and your unique strengths
    • Direct influence on how the business runs and evolves

    How to Apply: Ready to explore this opportunity? Send your resume and cover letter to Patrick Kehoe at pkehoe@burkerecruiting.com.

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