The successful candidate will provide a combination of bookkeeping, payroll, government remittances, and personal and small-business tax services.
Responsibilities include:
- Full-cycle bookkeeping for small businesses
- Maintaining accurate financial records and general ledgers
- Bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Preparation and filing of HST returns
- Payroll processing, including payroll remittances and year-end requirements
- Preparation and submission of WSIB reporting
- Preparation of personal income tax returns
- Preparation and assistance with small-business tax returns
- Preparing financial statements and year-end working papers
- Reviewing financial records for accuracy and identifying discrepancies
- Communicating with clients regarding bookkeeping, payroll, and tax matters
- Maintaining confidentiality and security of sensitive financial information
- Keeping current with applicable Canadian and Ontario tax and payroll requirements
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in bookkeeping and tax preparation
- Strong knowledge of Canadian bookkeeping, payroll, HST, and taxation
- Experience working with QuickBooks
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
- A professional, friendly, and client-focused approach