Bookkeeper

ORGANIZATION:
Urban Ink Production Society

DEADLINE:
January 30, 2026

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
For 25 years, Urban Ink, and its circle of artists have broken barriers through stimulating story, performance, and media. Urban Ink creates art to uplift Indigenous and diverse voices through transformative storytelling that inspires dialogue, empathy, and positive social change. Founded in 2001, Urban Ink has risen to become the largest Indigenous-led theatre and film production companies producing both feature films and new works for the mainstage.

WEBSITE:
http://urbanink.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION:
In its 25th season, Urban Ink’s mission is to uplift Indigenous and diverse voices through live performance. Urban Ink is known nationally for its extraordinary large-scale theatre productions and national and provincial tours, in addition to recent short and feature films. Working closely with Management, the Bookkeeper will ensure that Urban Ink’s financial duties and reporting requirements are completed in an accurate and timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Process payroll weekly while in production (6–12 weeks on average), semi-monthly when not in production, and monthly for month-end bank reconciliation
• Prepare invoices (revenue) and manage Equity and other production payroll
• Post all vendor invoices and payments, including out-of-pocket reimbursements and petty cash reconciliations
• Post incoming revenues, including ticket reconciliations, government grants, and contributed revenues
• Complete month-end bank and credit card reconciliations
• Ensure accurate recording of deferred revenue transactions
• Reconcile prepaid expenses, clearing accounts, and applicable schedules
• Complete GST and CRA returns on schedule
• Prepare annual T4s and T4As, and ROEs
• Complete CADAC and GASR reporting
• Provide feedback on existing processes and implement new processes to improve internal controls
• Collaborate on the preparation of the contingency plan in consultation with the team
• Manage finance-related projects as they arise
• Organize and maintain financial files and internal accounting records in a paperless file system

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Completion of basic accounting courses required; Accounting Diploma (such as ACAF), CPA candidate, Certified Professional Bookkeeper, or applicable experience
• Ability to embrace change and contribute to continuous process improvement; shows initiative
• Capacity to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail; efficient, accurate, and consistent
• Proven problem-solving abilities and solid analytical skills
• Excellent computer skills, particularly proficiency with QBO and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Minimum two years of accounting experience in a similar role
• Not-for-profit experience is an asset

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Artistic Director Corey Payette at corey@urbanink.caby January 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

REMUNERATION:
Hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications: $32–$35 per hour, flexible work week on an hourly contract basis based on programming schedule.