Job Overview

Golden Touch Accounting Services Inc. is a well-established accounting and business consulting firm with nearly 20 years of experience serving clients across Canada. With offices in Halifax and Sydney,Nova Scotia, we support businesses in a wide range of industries through bookkeeping, accounting, tax, payroll, and business consulting services. As our firm continues to grow, we are looking for a Bookkeeper to join our Halifax office.

Responsibilities

As a Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for multiple small and medium-sized business clients. Your responsibilities include:

- Review and organize bookkeeping records and supporting documents received from clients.
- Identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent financial information and report outstanding items to the supervisor.
- Set up and maintain vendor and customer records in the accounting system.
- Record accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales, receipts, and other financial transactions in accordance with established bookkeeping procedures.
- Record recurring transactions, including payroll, government remittances, GST/HST payments and refunds, bank charges, and other routine entries.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and other assigned balance sheet accounts to ensure the accuracy of accounting records.
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and supporting documentation for multiple client files.
- Investigate discrepancies and resolve routine bookkeeping issues by reviewing supporting documents and consulting with the supervisor when necessary.




- Prepare bookkeeping working papers and maintain clear bookkeeping notes to document outstanding issues and decisions.
- Follow bookkeeping instructions and established internal procedures while exercising sound professional judgment.
- Assist with month-end and year-end bookkeeping processes to ensure client files are complete and ready for accountant review.
- Prepare and process personal income tax (T1) returns and ensure supporting documentation is complete and properly organized.
- Perform the duties of a Junior Bookkeeper when operationally required.

The requirements and skills for this position include:

- Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience is required.
- Proficiency with Canadian accounting software, including Sage 50, QuickBooks Online, or similar accounting systems.
- Positive understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment when reviewing bookkeeping documents and financial records.
- Ability to identify missing or inconsistent information and know when to seek clarification.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate bookkeeping records.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience preparing Canadian Personal Income Tax (T1) returns will be considered a strong asset.

Join us in this energetic workplace where your meticulous work will directly impact our success! We value your expertise in keeping our financial operations running smoothly while providing opportunities for growth within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in accounting practices. Pay: $17.50-$19.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Bookkeeper (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Golden Touch Accounting Services
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality