Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Execute transactions and reconcile accounts with precision.

• Adhere to daily, weekly, and monthly workflows to maintain high standards in bookkeeping.

• Prepare compliance-related returns, including GST/HST, PST, WCB, and EHT submissions.

• Manage the complete payroll process for designated companies (typically fewer than 30 employees), which includes collecting inputs, processing payroll runs, issuing Records of Employment (ROEs), preparing annual T4s/T4As, and ensuring compliance with employment standards and tax regulations.

• Oversee regular cash flow responsibilities, such as bank monitoring, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and transfers.

• Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end working papers.

• Participate in ad-hoc analyses, reporting, and team projects aimed at process optimization.

• Recognize opportunities for automating processes and enhancing workflows, particularly in billing, payments, and reconciliation tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Expertise in cloud-based accounting software, especially Xero and QBO.

• Solid understanding of full-cycle accounting, financial statements, and working papers.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with Canadian tax compliance.

• Background in payroll processing (experience with systems such as Rippling and Payworks is beneficial).

• Strong communication and organizational abilities, coupled with meticulous attention to detail.

• Eagerness to take initiative within a lean team environment.

• Experience in start-up or growth-stage technology ecosystems is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative and supportive team culture.