Bookkeeper

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

📋 Description

• Manage a daily portfolio consisting of approximately four to ten client accounts, ensuring that books are up-to-date and ready for review.

• Classify transactions, resolve uncategorized and unmatched items, and follow up on any missing documentation.

• Oversee client accounting email inboxes, address incoming items, and escalate any inquiries that require CPA-level expertise.

• Collaborate with client-side accounting personnel to review and rectify entries while providing coaching support.

• Establish priorities across multiple clients and manage competing deadlines effectively.

• Engage directly with client contacts through proactive follow-ups and reliable service delivery.

• Execute full-cycle bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online.

• Conduct bank and credit card reconciliations, manage accounts payable and receivable, and oversee month-end closing to trial balance.

• Prepare GST/HST and provincial sales tax returns and handle payroll processing as assigned.

• Leverage cloud accounting and automation tools within the fee expectations set by clients.

• Assist in the onboarding and setup of new Client Advisory Services clients.

• Compile working papers and month-end files for review by the controller.

• Escalate issues that necessitate CPA judgment and group questions for the controller.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and advisory services.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 1 year of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, taking files through to trial balance.

• Proficient hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online.

• Ability to manage multiple clients or entities simultaneously, demonstrating the capacity to prioritize independently against competing deadlines.

• Basic understanding of Canadian payroll processing and compliance with GST/HST and provincial sales tax.

• Excellent written communication skills.

• A reliable home office setup and secure, stable internet connection.

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

• Working hours must substantially overlap with Central Time.

• Experience in public practice, outsourced accounting, client advisory, or virtual bookkeeping is an asset.

• Previous experience working with or having work reviewed by a CPA is beneficial.

• QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification or Certified Professional Bookkeeper designation is desirable but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with Dext, Plooto, Float, or Karbon is an advantage.

• Previous exposure to Xero or Sage is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• 4-Day Work Week: Four 8-hour days.

• Full-time compensation for fewer hours worked.

• Remote work flexibility from anywhere in Canada.

• 3 weeks of vacation time.

• Paid week off during the December holidays.

• Firm-sponsored training and professional development opportunities.

• Matching contributions to RRSP.

• Coverage for prescription, dental, and vision care.