Company: Kimberley K. Hutton Inc.

Location: Lumby, BC (approx. 20 minutes east of Vernon)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Structure: Fully On-Site (due to front-end client contact and administrative duties)

Wage Range: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour (Depending on qualifications and experience)

About Us

Our firm prides itself on being there for our small to medium-sized owner-managed businesses. Our team is focused on meeting the unique needs of our clients by providing a much-needed resource for the growth and management of their business. We pride ourselves on offering a collaborative environment, manageable client files, and a strong commitment to work-life balance while meeting the necessary compliance deadlines.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join our public practice team in Lumby, BC. Located just 20 minutes east of Vernon, this role is a dynamic blend of full-cycle bookkeeping for a diverse group of clients, basic personal tax (T1) preparation, and essential administrative support.

The ideal candidate thrives working independently while remaining a collaborative, supportive member of our overall team. You must be highly sensitive to firm and statutory deadlines and possess an exception eye for detail to ensure client files are flawless.

Because this position requires front-end client interaction, e-filing, and physical document preparation, it is a fully on-site role. Candidates must have reliable personal transportation to get to and from our office in Lumby.

Please note: This position focuses entirely on bookkeeping and tax compliance up to the ledger trial balance. It does not involve corporate tax return (T2) or year-end working paper file preparation.

Key Responsibilities

- Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Independently manage and execute full-cycle accounting,



bank ledger reconciliations, and credit card reconciliation for a diverse portfolio of corporate clients using QBO, Xero, and Sage 50.
- Payroll preparation: Accurately calculate and process regular client payrolls, manage source deductions and issue T4/T4A/T5 slips.
- Tax & Compliance: Prepare basic personal income tax returns (T1s) using TaxCycle during tax season. Handle regular corporate filings including sales tax (GST/PST), payroll source deductions, and T4/T5 slips.
- Tax Administration: Coordinate the electronic filing (e-filing) of authorized personal and corporate tax returns and follow up with clients for signatures (T183s).
- Client Deliverables: Assemble, collate, and bind client materials and financial statement packages to skilled presentation standards.
- Front-End Client Contact: Serve as a welcoming first point of contact, greeting local clients, handling incoming phone calls, and managing document intake and drop-offs.

Qualifications & Skills

- Experience: 3 to 5+ years of recent experience within a Canadian Public Practice CPA firm or high-volume bookkeeping environment is strictly required.
- Core Competencies: Proven experience preparing Canadian T1 personal tax returns and a strong comfort level with front-facing administrative duties.
- Software Tech: Advanced, daily proficiency with Xero, Sage 50, QuickBooks Online (QBO), TaxCycle and Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Outlook).
- Transportation:



Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation for the daily commute to Lumby.
- Professionalism: Exceptional communication skills for front-end client care, sharp organizational skills, and high attention to detail for binding and collating client files.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly wage based on a 37.5 hour work week.
- Paid overtime for extra time worked during the busy season.
- Performance-based yearly bonuses to reward your dedication and firm success.
- Three weeks’ paid vacation to start (scheduled outside of busy tax season).
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package.
- A tight-knit, collaborative local office culture with predictable, manageable workloads.
- Firm-paid professional development courses and cloud software certifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $24.00-$29.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lumby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada, and do you currently reside within commuting distance of Lumby, BC?
- How many years of recent experience do you have working within a Canadian Public Practice CPA firm or a high-volume professional bookkeeping environment?
- This role is fully on-site in Lumby, BC (20 minutes east of Vernon). Do you have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation for your daily commute?

Education:
- Secondary School (required)

Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)
- Accounting: 3 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accounting Technician / Bookkeeper (Public Practice) (Lumby)
🏢 Kimberley K Hutton
📍 Lumby