Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

Kempas is a Montréal-based architectural steel fabrication company specializing in custom metalwork, including staircases, railings, handrails, partitions, fences, and other architectural steelwork.

We are looking for a reliable and organized Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist to help us bring our company’s accounting fully up to date and maintain accurate records going forward.

This is an important role for our growing company. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently, understands small-business accounting, and can help us establish a clear and organized accounting system.

Responsibilities

- Bring the company’s bookkeeping and accounting records fully up to date
- Review and organize previous transactions and financial records
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping on an ongoing basis
- Work with QuickBooks Online
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
- Prepare and maintain financial records
- Handle and/or coordinate GST/QST filings and other applicable tax obligations
- Bring outstanding tax filings up to date and ensure future filings are completed on time
- Assist with year-end accounting and preparation of documents required by the company’s accountant, if applicable
- Manage payroll, including payroll calculations, deductions, remittances, and required government filings
- Keep track of employee-related accounting documents and records
- Provide basic financial reporting and help keep management informed of the company’s financial position




- Identify accounting issues or missing information and recommend solutions

Qualifications

- Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a similar role
- Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online
- Experience with Canadian and Québec accounting and payroll
- Knowledge of GST/QST, payroll deductions, remittances, and tax filings
- Experience working with small businesses
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Comfortable reviewing existing records and bringing them up to date
- French and English proficiency is an asset

What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone reliable, thorough, and proactive who can take ownership of our bookkeeping and help ensure that everything is properly organized and kept up to date.

The ideal candidate will be able to look at our current situation, identify what needs to be done, bring everything up to date, and then establish a simple and consistent process for keeping the company’s accounting organized going forward.

Position Details

- Position: Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist
- Company: Kempas
- Location: Montréal, Québec
- Employment type: Part-time or flexible arrangement
- Schedule: Flexible, to be discussed based on availability and needs
- Experience: 2+ years preferred

To apply: Please send your résumé and a brief description of your experience with QuickBooks, Québec payroll, and small-business accounting.

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Versatile schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Work from home

Experience:
- 3D modelling: 4 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC

📌 Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist /payroll specialist (Montreal)
🏢 Kempas
📍 Montreal