Accountant / Bookkeeper

Crossroads Staffing – Orillia, ON Salary: $56,000 per year ( the wage is negotiable depending on experience) + additional compensation for travel Job Type: Permanent · Full Time Work Location: In person

About the Role

Crossroads Staffing is recruiting an experienced and detail oriented Accountant / Bookkeeper on behalf of our client, a well established residential property management company. The successful candidate will manage day to day financial operations, maintain accurate records, and support financial reporting across multiple residential properties.

This role requires strong hands on experience with Simply/Sage Accounting, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy. You will be responsible for reviewing, maintaining, and improving an existing accounting system, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring all financial information is properly recorded and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain and reconcile general ledgers, bank accounts, and financial statements

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year end financial reports

- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll

- Review, maintain, and organize the existing Sage accounting system

- Identify, troubleshoot, and correct accounting errors or inconsistencies

- Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and categorized

- Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting records

- Support budgeting and forecasting processes

- Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP and CRA requirements

- Liaise with management, vendors, and external accountants

- Assist with tax preparation and audit support

- Provide timely and accurate financial information to management

Requirements

- Post secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

- Minimum 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in an Ontario office setting (references required)





- Minimum 2 years of hands on Simply/Sage Accounting experience

- Strong proficiency in Sage; must be able to work independently within the software

- Experience reviewing, troubleshooting, and organizing existing accounting records and Sage files

- Minimum 2 years of Microsoft Excel experience

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office

- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

- Excellent communication and time management abilities

- Knowledge of Canadian GAAP and CRA compliance

- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

- Must be able to work on site in Orillia, Ontario

Experience Requirements

- Bookkeeping: 2 years (required)

- Simply/Sage Accounting: 2 years (required)

- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)

- Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)

Travel & Training Requirement

This position includes mandatory training in North York, Ontario, potentially for approximately one month.

- Candidates must be willing and able to commute to North York for the training period.

- Additional compensation for travel will be provided. This requirement is essential and must be confirmed by all applicants.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will take ownership of the company’s day to day accounting and bookkeeping functions and must be confident working independently within the existing Sage system. Solid practical knowledge of Sage is essential.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

This position is part of an existing role within our organization. We use both human review and AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Accountant/Bookkeeper (Orillia)
🏢 Crossroads Staffing
📍 Orillia