Join a high-paced bookkeeping services company with the prospect for leadership.

Core Bookkeeping & Accounting

Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients (AP/AR, bank reconciliations, journal entries)

Review and finalize month-end and year-end closes

Prepare and review financial statements (P&L;, balance sheet, cash flow)

Oversee payroll processing and ensure accuracy of remittances

Communicate financial insights clearly to clients (not just numbers, but what they mean)

Assist accountants with tax preparations and audits as required, post the year end entries and verify account balances

Lead audit preparation, including:

Preparing audit-ready working papers and supporting schedules

Coordinating with external auditors and responding to audit requests

Compliance & Filings

Prepare and review CRA remittances (HST/GST, payroll source deductions)

Ensure deadlines for filings and payments are consistently metStay current on tax law/CRA policy changes that affect client accounts

Conduct monthly, quarterly and annual reviews of customers’ files in QuickBooks Online

Manage all customers’ accounts in compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), standards and regulatory requirements

Maintain an orderly filing system

Quality Control & Review

Review work completed by junior bookkeepers for accuracy before it goes to clients

Catch and correct discrepancies, reconciliation issues, or coding errors

Maintain consistency in chart of accounts and bookkeeping standards across clients

Client Management

Support client onboarding — setting up books, migrating data, establishing processes

Perform and assist with the set-up of customer files, processes and administrative planning

Handle escalations or sensitive client conversations (like billing issues or service changes)

Assist customers with preparation and implementation of budgets





Maintain high communication standards with customers

Assist customers with the use of QuickBooks, online apps and filing systems

Perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the President

Mentorship & Training

Supervise and train junior team members to improve their skills, confidence, product knowledge, and communication skills

Serve as the primary point of contact for Junior Bookkeepers

Delegate tasks and ensure the quality and accuracy of work performed by the team

Review junior staff's work and provide feedback

Systems & Tools

Implement consistent accounting policies, practices and procedures across all customer accounts

Document processes and workflows

Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes and procedures

Evaluate and recommend new tools/software as the practice grows

Requirements

5+ yrs experience in bookkeeping

Excellent knowledge of general accounting principles, government requirements related to sales tax, income tax, payroll regulations and financial reporting

Ability to train Junior bookkeeper, management skills

College or university degree in bookkeeping, accounting or business administration

Advanced level of certification in QuickBooks Online

Additional Information
The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #21102.

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📌 Senior Bookkeeper (Quebec City)
🏢 The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners
📍 Quebec City