Accounting Assistant

Lotus Accounting Professional Corporation

Location: Scarborough, Ontario

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Arrangement: In-Person

About Us

Lotus Accounting Professional Corporation is a modern and growing CPA firm providing accounting, tax, and advisory solutions to individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses across a variety of industries.

Our services include bookkeeping, payroll, personal and corporate taxation, CRA compliance and support, as well as outsourced accounting and finance services for small and mid-sized businesses.

We combine professional expertise, cloud-based accounting technology, and personalized client service to help our clients streamline their financial processes, meet their compliance requirements, and make better-informed business decisions.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and organized Accounting Assistant to join our growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career accounting professional who wants to gain hands-on experience in a Canadian CPA firm. You will work with multiple clients and gain practical exposure to bookkeeping, payroll, taxation, year-end accounting, and CRA compliance.

As our firm continues to grow, there will be opportunities to develop your skills, take on greater responsibilities, and grow with our team.

What You'll Do

- Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for multiple business clients
- Record, review, and categorize transactions using QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Process payroll and prepare payroll remittances
- Prepare and assist with GST/HST returns
- Assist with T4, T4A, T5, and other information returns




- Prepare year-end working papers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Assist with the preparation of T1 Personal Income Tax Returns
- Assist with the preparation of T2 Corporate Income Tax Returns
- Organize and review accounting, tax, and supporting documentation
- Assist with CRA correspondence and information requests
- Communicate professionally with clients to obtain documents and resolve accounting matters
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic client files
- Manage multiple assignments while meeting internal and CRA deadlines
- Support the accounting team with other client service and administrative responsibilities as required

What We're Looking For
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Recent graduates and entry-level accounting professionals are encouraged to apply
- Good understanding of basic Canadian accounting and bookkeeping principles
- Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) is an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Exposure to Canadian personal or corporate taxation is an asset
- Experience with payroll, CaseWare, Taxprep, or similar accounting and tax software is an asset
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple client files and deadlines




- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
- Previous experience with a Canadian accounting or CPA firm is an asset, but not required

Language Skills
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required
- Ability to communicate in Tamil is considered an asset, but is not a requirement

What We Offer
- Hands-on experience in a growing Canadian CPA firm
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and CRA matters
- Experience working with businesses across different industries
- Training and opportunities to develop your technical accounting and tax skills
- Exposure to modern, cloud-based accounting technologies
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to take on increased responsibilities as you develop
- Career growth opportunities based on performance, skills, and the continued growth of the firm

How to Apply If you are interested in building your accounting career and growing with our team, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your education, relevant experience, and availability to:

[email protected]

Email Subject: Application – Accounting Assistant

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Lotus Accounting Skilled Corporation. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lotus Accounting Professional Corporation

Pay: $36,400.00-$43,680.00 per year

Benefits

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounts Assistant (Scarborough)
🏢 Lotus Accounting Professional
📍 Scarborough