Bookkeeper

ORGANIZATION:
The Only Animal Theatre Society

DEADLINE:
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Only Animal (TOA) is an interdisciplinary arts company whose mission is to bring art and artists to the heart of the climate crisis. Our current projects explore how place-based creativity can set the stage for climate care and sensitize relationships between people and place. We prioritize long-term and porous relationships with the public and our artist collaborators, shifting what we do in response to local curiosities and needs.

WEBSITE:
https://www.theonlyanimal.com/index.html

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Only Animal is looking for a bookkeeper with experience working in the not-for-profit arts sector. We are a small organization seeking someone who can work with us approximately 6–8 hours each month and who is familiar with Simply Accounting software (SAGE).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with the general manager on monthly bookkeeping tasks
• Process monthly payroll (via Bambora)
• Calculate monthly CRA remittances
• Reconcile monthly bank statements
• Complete monthly General Ledger entries (invoices, expenses, revenues; track GST)
• Complete annual filings for CRA (T4s, ROEs, T2200, Charity Tax Return, GST return)
• File annual BC Societies report and WorkSafe premiums
• Provide financial documents to the accountant for the annual financial review
• Use and maintain Simply Accounting software
• Update monthly year-to-date and projected current-year budgets
• Update previous year actuals budget after audit
• Assist with audits as needed
• Update GL accounts for budget reporting in consultation with the general manager
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Reliable, conscientious bookkeeper with at least 3 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Experience with and access to Simply Accounting software
• Ability to work from home
• Availability for monthly meetings with the general manager
• Eligible to be an authorized representative for the company’s CRA accounts

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to brenda@theonlyanimal.com. We will be in touch by Dec 3rd with candidates selected for an interview.

REMUNERATION:
$35–$40/hr