About Us

The Hummingbird is a growing, family-owned wedding and event venue located in Erin, Ontario. As a small entrepreneurial business, we're passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our couples while continuously improving the way we operate behind the scenes.

We're looking for someone who enjoys helping small businesses grow by creating organized, efficient financial systems. We value people who are proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy being part of a long-term team. Although this is a remote position being within 1 hour from Erin is preferred.

Position Overview

Please read carefully before applying.

This role is not a traditional full-time bookkeeping position.

Initially, this position will require additional hours to bring our bookkeeping processes up to date, establish payroll, review our current financial systems, and implement best practices.

Once this project work is complete, we anticipate the ongoing commitment will average approximately 1–3 hours per week.

We're looking for someone who enjoys building systems and working alongside growing businesses—not someone simply looking to process transactions.

Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping in Xero.
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Prepare HST information and assist with filings.
- Set up, administer, and process Canadian payroll.
- Maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepare monthly financial reports for ownership.
- Support year-end preparation with our accountant.
- Review current bookkeeping processes and recommend improvements.
- Develop efficient bookkeeping procedures and internal controls to support our continued growth.
- Assist with other bookkeeping and administrative tasks as required.

Required Qualifications

- Extensive hands-on experience with Xero (required).




- Experience independently setting up and managing Canadian payroll (required).
- Strong understanding of Canadian bookkeeping, payroll, and HST requirements.
- Previous bookkeeping experience with a small business or entrepreneurial company.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Comfortable recommending and implementing process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

- Located within approximately one hour of Erin, Ontario (preferred but not required).
- Experience supporting owner-operated or entrepreneurial businesses.
- Experience improving bookkeeping systems or financial workflows.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing order to growing businesses.

The ideal candidate doesn't just record transactions—they identify opportunities to improve processes, solve problems, and build systems that make the business more efficient. They enjoy working independently, communicate well, and take pride in producing accurate financial information.

If you're someone who likes helping entrepreneurs build strong businesses and appreciates a adaptable, long-term relationship with a small company, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Describe a bookkeeping or payroll process you improved for a small business. What was the problem, what did you change, and what was the result?
- Describe your hands-on experience with Xero. What features do you regularly use, and what types of businesses have you managed in Xero?
- Tell us about your experience setting up and managing Canadian payroll. Have you ever implemented payroll from scratch?
- This role transitions from an initial project to approximately 1–3 hours per week. Why does this arrangement appeal to you?
- What interests you most about helping a small, entrepreneurial business build stronger financial systems?

Work Location: Remote

📌 Bookkeeper (Remote | Project-Based with 1-3hrs Ongoing Weekly Support) (Canada)
🏢 The Hummingbird
📍 Canada