Senior Accountant – Bookkeeper

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

📋 Description

• Execute precise and timely full-cycle bookkeeping, encompassing A/P, A/R, GL, bank and credit card feeds, utilizing QuickBooks Online or Xero for Canadian small business clientele.

• Compile monthly and quarterly closing packages, which include reconciliations, accruals, and management reporting.

• Prepare year-end working papers, draft financial statements, and adjusting journal entries for partner evaluation.

• Prepare Canadian corporate T2 and personal T1 tax returns, along with GST/HST filings, for partner review and final approval.

• Address routine correspondence with tax authorities and compile supporting documentation for partners' assessment.

• Assist in building and mentoring the offshore team, lead weekly team meetings, and participate in onboarding new personnel.

• Engage with partners in a fully remote, asynchronous setting using Zoom, Microsoft Suite, and Loom.

• Spot workflow automation and enhancement opportunities using Dext, HubDoc, Zapier, Claude Cowork, and related tools; assist in shaping the firm's evolving technology stack.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• A local professional designation (CPA Philippines, CA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent), either completed or in progress, is preferred.

• A minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle bookkeeping and month-end closing, ideally with North American, UK, or Australian clients.

• Strong expertise in QuickBooks Online (QBO) or Xero.

• Familiarity with Dext, Hubdoc, Plooto, or Zapier is a significant advantage.

• Experience in creating KPI dashboards using Power BI or advanced Excel is considered beneficial.

• Knowledge of Canadian tax is not mandatory; training will be provided for T1, T2, and GST/HST filings under partner supervision.

• Openness and capability to learn new software, with training available on CaseWare and the Canadian tax platform CCH iFirm.

• Outstanding analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

• Willingness and capability to overlap at least 4 hours per day with Eastern Time (UTC-5/UTC-4) business hours.

• Reliable home internet connection, a quiet workspace, and a workstation suited for a fully remote position.

• High ethical standards and a steadfast commitment to client confidentiality.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.

• Flexible work arrangements in a fully remote environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Exposure to diverse clientele and projects.