Bookkeeper – Hospitality Industry

Location: Toronto, ON (Richmond St. Office)
Salary: $45,000 – $75,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday

About The Fifteen Group

The Fifteen Group is North America’s leading hospitality consulting firm, specializing in restaurant strategy, financial performance, operations, and brand development. For almost 25 years, we have worked with some of the most successful restaurants in Canada to help them improve profitability, operations, and long-term sustainability.

Our bookkeeping and accounting division supports over 80 restaurant clients across Canada, providing specialized financial management tailored to the unique needs of the hospitality industry.

Our clients consistently achieve more than double the average profitability of the Canadian restaurant industry, and our finance team plays a critical role in helping them get there.

Joining The Fifteen Group means becoming part of a collaborative, experienced, and supportive team. We take pride in creating a workplace where people can learn, grow, and build long-term careers in hospitality finance.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of restaurant clients and support full-cycle accounting processes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple clients, and developing strong financial insights that help restaurant operators run successful businesses.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, supporting daily accounting functions, and collaborating with both internal leadership and restaurant operators.

This role provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into the financial operations of some of the top restaurants in Canada.





Key Responsibilities

- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of restaurant clients
- Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule
- Oversee daily accounting functions including:
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Sales reporting
- Payroll
- Expense tracking
- Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting reports
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Process bi-weekly payroll, including vacation pay, ROEs, T4s, and payroll adjustments
- Calculate and file government remittances including GST/HST, payroll deductions, EHT, and WSIB
- Assist with period-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare year-end working papers and trial balances for external accountants
- Communicate with clients regarding financial questions, discrepancies, and reporting
- Act as the primary contact for vendor inquiries and assist with cheque runs
- Support improvements to internal accounting processes and systems

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Experience managing multiple clients or entities is an asset
- Restaurant, hospitality, or retail accounting experience is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Canadian accounting practices and compliance requirements

Required Skills





- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Desktop
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent organization and time management
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team

Why Join The Fifteen Group?

- Work with some of the most successful restaurants in Canada
- Be part of North America’s largest hospitality consulting firm
- Structured mentorship and training from experienced financial leaders
- Direct access to senior leadership for development and guidance
- Performance reviews every 6 months with opportunities for raises
- 3 weeks of vacation annually
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Hybrid work policy: Employees may work from home up to 2 days per week after completing a 3-month probation period
- Office snacks and coffee
- Monthly team lunches hosted by the office
- A fun, energetic, and experienced team culture
- A workplace that encourages growth opportunities and long-term development

Job Type - Full-Time

Benefits

- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- 3 weeks vacation per year
- Hybrid work policy (2 days remote after probation)
- Office snacks and coffee
- Monthly team lunches

Work Location

In-person – Toronto (Richmond St. Office)
Hybrid work available after successful completion of the 3-month probation period.

Pay: $45,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5V 3B1

📌 Bookkeeper (Toronto)
🏢 The Fifteen Group
📍 Toronto