About Us
The Hacksmith team is made up of outside-the-box thinkers who take fictional ideas from comics, movies, and video games and make real working prototypes. We make Viral Videos of our creations on YouTube, and in doing so make dreams a reality by building real life superhero tech; as seen in our channel trailer! We take pride in inspiring youth around the world to get into STEM and other related fields, while always dreaming bigger.
Our social media reach is as follows:
YouTube: 15.3M subscribers
Facebook: 1.9M likes
Instagram: 1M followers
Tiktok: 1.9M followers
We are looking for a passionate, self motivated individual who can identify problems and solve them independently. There will be ample opportunity to take on greater responsibility, overcome challenges, and meaningfully contribute to the team.
Here are some examples of past videos, to give you an idea of the content we produce:
About the role
Hacksmith Industries is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to support our growing finance and operations team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll, managing accounts payable, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations across manufacturing, ecommerce, and content production activities.
The ideal candidate is organized, methodical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where accuracy and accountability matter.
What You’ll Do
- Core Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger records
- Record and reconcile daily financial transactions
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close
- Maintain organized financial documentation and audit trails
- Assist with HST/GST filings and remittances
- Support year-end processes
- Payroll
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule for salaried and hourly employees (Rippling)
- Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll regulations
- Manage payroll deductions, benefits, and remittances
- Maintain payroll records and respond to employee payroll inquiries
- Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs) as required
- Accounts Payable
- Process vendor invoices and ensure proper approvals
- Schedule and execute vendor payments in accordance with payment terms
- Maintain vendor records and resolve billing discrepancies
- Monitor cash requirements related to payables
- Support purchase order and expense tracking processes
- Other duties as assigned the specific responsibilities and job functions of the role
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting support roles
- Strong understanding of Canadian payroll and HST/GST requirements
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
- Proficiency with Excel / Google Sheets
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Bonus Points For
- Hands-on experience with Dext, Rippling, and Airwallex
- Experience in manufacturing, ecommerce, or inventory-based businesses
- Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-currency environments
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Gourmet lunch every work day (we have a very skilled chef on staff)
- Snacks and coffee to keep you fueled
- Competitive vacation policy
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Gym membership benefit
- Safety shoe allowance
You must be legally allowed to work in Canada and be local or willing to relocate. This role is based in Cambridge, Ontario and telecommuting is not an option.
Salary Range: $50-65k plus benefits.