Senior Bookkeeper (Canada)

Senior Bookkeeper (Canada)

28 Aug
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ATMOS Financial Services
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Canada

28 Aug

ATMOS Financial Services

Canada

Join the ATMOS Team: Senior Bookkeeper (Remote or In-Office)

Are you an experienced Canadian Senior Bookkeeper looking for more than just another bookkeeping role?

Do you enjoy working directly with clients, solving problems, improving processes, and leveraging technology to deliver exceptional results? Are you looking for a collaborative, cloud-based environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas make an impact?

ATMOS Financial Services Inc. is a primarily cloud-based accounting and advisory firm powered by curiosity, humility, and a passion for client success. We're looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to grow with us.

Position Details:

- Role: Senior Bookkeeper
- Type: Full-Time (Minimum 40 hrs/week)
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (5 days per week)
- Location: Remote (Canada-wide) or in-office at Drayton ON, Tatamagouche NS, or Meaford ON
- Core Hours: 10 AM–2 PM ET for remote workers must be online during these times.

Why You’ll Love Working at ATMOS

· Top-Quartile Compensation & Benefits. We benchmark every role in the top 25 % of the profession and provide health and wellness benefits, the latest tech tools, paid personal days, and more.

· Direct impact & autonomy. You’ll work hand-in-hand with a motivated and talented team, with the opportunity to have a direct impact on developing efficient workflows and processes.

· Career runway. Your responsibilities will expand, and the right candidates will have the opportunity to advance professionally and within the firm.

· Modern, paperless toolkit. MS 365 Adobe Acrobat CaseWare Wolters Kluwer iFirm QuickBooks Online fully cloud-based, with no legacy clutter.

· Culture of improvement. Challenge the status quo, make your mark, and continue to enhance the culture of the entire team.

· Documented systems. Every workflow is mapped for consistency of experience, and updates and additional features are constantly added.

· Positive, values-driven culture. At the heart of our culture are Humility Accountability Positivity Curiosity Commitment. We don't just promote these values; we practice them.

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will:

· Manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of Canadian clients.

· Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

· Prepare monthly and year-end working papers.

· Complete account reconciliations and journal entries.

· Process payroll accurately and on time.

· Prepare, review, and file GST/HST returns and other sales tax remittances.

· Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.

· Prepare management reports and financial statements.

· Support clients using QuickBooks Online and other cloud accounting applications.

· Assist with month-end and year-end processes.

· Identify opportunities to improve workflows through technology and automation.

· Collaborate with team members and provide guidance to junior staff where appropriate.

What You Bring

Must-Haves

· Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience in a Canadian public accounting firm or bookkeeping practice.

· Available to work full-time, Monday through Friday (minimum 40 hours per week).

· Strong knowledge and hands-on experience preparing and filing GST/HST (sales tax) returns.

· Experience processing payroll.

· Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including bank reconciliations, month-end procedures, and financial reporting.

· Experience with Dext and Double (formerly Keeper) is considered an asset.

· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Strong client service and communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Comfortable working independently in a fully digital environment.

Nice-to-Haves

· Experience working with agricultural and fisheries clients.

· Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation.

· Experience mentoring junior team members.

· Experience using AI-powered tools to improve productivity, documentation, research, or workflow efficiency.

· Curiosity and willingness to embrace emerging technologies.

How We Work





You'll report to our Bookkeeping Manager and collaborate closely with our accounting team, partners, and clients. Every workflow is documented, and you'll have the support of experienced professionals while enjoying the autonomy to manage your own work.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building client relationships, improving processes, and working in a modern cloud-based environment.

Ready to make your mark? Here's how to apply

Upload your résumé, a cover letter, plus a brief cover note describing a process you improved at a previous job. Qualified applicants will move through our accelerated seven-step hiring journey below.

- Stage 1 - Application review & short-list. Target pool size is 10-20 individuals.
- Stage 2 - One-way video intro. Target pool size is 10 individuals.
- Stage 3 - Virtual interview with HR Manager. Target pool size is 5 individuals.
- Stage 4 - Virtual panel interview with individuals from our leadership team. Target pool size is 3 individuals.
- Stage 5 - Reference and assessment review. Target pool size is 2-3 individuals
- Stage 6- Job offer to top candidate.

Timing: We aim to complete the entire process inside four weeks—but if the ideal candidate surfaces early, we’ll fast-track and could wrap everything in as little as one week.

ATMOS is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

ABOUT ATMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

Who are we, and why do we exist?

ATMOS Financial Services Inc. (“ATMOS”) is a well-established business success and professional services firm. We hire self-managed, highly motivated individuals who embody our shared Vision and Mission. ATMOS Financial Services Inc. deploys an innovative combination of technology and qualified services that is unique in Canada. We offer versatile and remote work opportunities, broad professional growth potential, and sector-leading benefits.

Our Vision

ATMOS is a technology-based financial services firm. We deliver exceptional services with honesty, integrity and professionalism. We’re here to help entrepreneurs and business leaders achieve their dreams knowing that their financial and compliance requirements are completely taken care of.

We believe that business owners should have support that enables them to focus on the future and on increasing the value of their company. We believe that precise and immediate financial results, insights, and guidance are critical for business owners to realize their potential. We believe that connected technology is best suited to quickly and accurately capture and process data, and that people should be engaged in data entry as little as possible.

We believe in aligning our destiny with our clients' successes, which is why we charge based on value, not time.

We see problems as opportunities, and we say “no” to working with companies that do not share our vision, allowing us to focus on those that do.

We believe that our sum is greater than any one of us and that, together, we will increase the rate of private company success.

Our Mission

We deliver exceptional financial and professional services with honesty, integrity and professionalism.

We always remain humble so that our clients feel comfortable explaining their challenges and opportunities. We believe that a thorough understanding of our clients’ circumstances and backgrounds enables us to fulfill their accounting and tax requirements beyond their expectations.

We engage in mindful collaboration with our clients to understand their goals and objectives, as well as their fears and challenges. We seek out strategic alliances for our clients to ensure growth and opportunity.

We provide business owners with the tools,



information, and guidance they need to thrive, grow their revenues, manage costs, make more informed decisions, and focus on what matters most – the comprehensive well-being of themselves and their families.

Our Core Values

- Humility: We are open to feedback and constructive criticism. We allow ourselves to be vulnerable, which enables us to be open with our own ideas and feedback to each other, as well as to our clients and suppliers, knowing that rejection only gives us a chance to learn and try again. We always show respect to others and value the work they do.
- Accountable: We own our words, actions, and attitudes, whether they contributed positively or negatively. We are honest, open, and transparent. We do the things we say we will do. When we fail, we admit it frankly, and diligently seek to make the situation right.
- Positivity: We have a can-do attitude, which contributes to an infectious enthusiasm and energy that propels others forward. We see obstacles as opportunities. We maintain a positive outlook and view perceived negatives as opportunities for growth and education.
- Curiosity: We ask questions, challenge assumptions, and seek out new perspectives. We seek to learn new things, and we believe that there are always better ways of doing things just waiting to be discovered.
- Commitment: We are completely committed to the success of our clients, our fellow team members, and ourselves. We do what we need to do to get past our challenges, no matter what. We do not give up when the going is tough.

Other items

ATMOS has well-established and documented process maps for all internal functions. We utilize a comprehensive workflow management suite to track ongoing work and notify us of upcoming tasks. We offer comprehensive, on-the-job training to get you up to speed with our systems and your job requirements.

ATMOS is a growing company. Considerable time and effort have been invested in building and documenting systems and processes. You will start with the systems we have built and the lessons we have learned, and then make the role your own, focusing on accurate and timely deliverables.

Accountability

ATMOS is a participatory company. All ATMOS team members are accountable to one another and, of course, to our clients. You are expected to provide regular weekly progress reports as to the status and progress of your work to the entire team during team check-ins.

You are expected to participate in various ATMOS cross-functional teams depending on your desires and competencies. Cross-functional teams may include Process Design, Compliance, Bookkeeping, Payroll and Administration.

Performance metrics

Each team member at ATMOS is encouraged to set their own performance metrics based on their abilities and contributions. Below are examples of performance metrics on which you will be measured:

- Accuracy, measured by errors in accounting and tax returns – or lack thereof;
- Timeliness, measured by on-time deliverables;
- Reliability, measured by attendance at meetings, response time to members and clients
- Knowledge, measured by the number of queries successfully and accurately answered in ways that clients could easily understand and implement
- Efficiency, measured by time spent on specific projects and by the ratio of time spent on client work compared to administrative tasks;
- Client satisfaction, measured by client surveys and referrals;
- Issue identification, measured by new services delivered or solutions presented.

Compensation

This is a full-time hourly position with a compensation range of $25–$28 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit. Employees become eligible for our medical and insurance benefits program after three months of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Experience:

- Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In office or Remote

Expected start date: 10/01/2026

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: Remote

📌 Senior Bookkeeper (Canada)
🏢 ATMOS Financial Services
📍 Canada

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