Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Work Mode: Remote / Work From Home

Shift: EST/PST Time Zone | Monday–Friday

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing remote accounting team.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience working with Canadian businesses and accounting requirements , particularly using QuickBooks Online (Canadian Version) .

This is not a data-entry role . The successful candidate will independently manage multiple client files, maintain accurate financial records, perform reconciliations, handle payroll and government remittances, and prepare organized year-end working papers for CPA review.

You should be comfortable working with minimal supervision, resolving discrepancies, performing catch-up and cleanup bookkeeping, and ensuring client accounts are accurate, complete, and ready for review.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Bookkeeping

- Manage complete bookkeeping functions for multiple Canadian clients.
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
- Record and post journal entries.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Reconcile:
- Accounts Receivable (A/R)
- Accounts Payable (A/P)
- Bank accounts
- Credit card accounts
- Loans and other balance sheet accounts

Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Analyze financial statements and investigate variances.
- Prepare supporting schedules and account reconciliations.
- Create reviewer notes and explanations for financial reporting packages.
- Perform foreign exchange translations where required.
- Assist with compilation and year-end engagement preparation.

Payroll & Government Compliance Process payroll using platforms such as:
- QuickBooks Online Payroll
- Wagepoint
- Payworks
- ADP
- Similar payroll platforms

Prepare and manage:
- GST/HST/PST filings
- Source deductions
- Employer Health Tax (EHT)
- Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) remittances




- T4 Slips
- T4A Slips
- T5018 Slips
- Records of Employment (ROE)

Year-End & CPA Handoff
- Prepare year-end working paper files.
- Ensure all supporting documentation is complete.
- Prepare lead sheets and reconciliations.
- Prepare reviewer notes and supporting schedules.
- Deliver clean and organized files for CPA review and tax preparation.
- Take ownership of month-end and year-end close processes.

Client Support
- Respond to client queries professionally and promptly.
- Understand client business operations and identify areas for improvement.
- Communicate bookkeeping issues and recommendations clearly.
- Manage multiple client deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

- 4–5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience.
- Strong experience with QuickBooks Online – Canadian Version .
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel .
- Experience working with Canadian companies and accounting requirements.
- Strong understanding of:
- Accrual accounting
- Canadian bookkeeping standards
- Payroll processing
- Government remittances
- Financial statement preparation
- Experience with:
- Month-end close
- Year-end close
- Catch-up bookkeeping
- Cleanup of messy or outdated bookkeeping files
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with any of the following is an asset:
- Dext
- AutoEntry
- Karbon Practice Management
- Sage 50 – Canadian Edition
- QuickBooks Desktop (QBD)
- Xero




- CPA firms or public accounting environments

Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field .
- Accounting or professional bookkeeping certification is an asset.

Core Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong client service orientation.
- Professionalism and confidentiality.
- Robust ownership and accountability.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines.

Work From Home Requirements

Candidates must have

- Dedicated and professional work environment.
- Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 40 Mbps .
- Reliable power backup such as a UPS/Inverter .
- Proper workstation with a table and chair.
- Quiet workspace suitable for client meetings.
- Company-provided laptop/system will be supplied.

What We Offer
- Permanent Work From Home opportunity.
- Competitive compensation.
- Exposure to Canadian CPA firms and accounting practices.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work culture.
- Ongoing learning and professional development.
- Opportunity to work with modern cloud accounting technologies.

Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper who can independently manage Canadian client accounts and has strong experience with:

✅ QuickBooks Online – Canadian Version

✅ Full-Cycle Bookkeeping

✅ Canadian Accounting Practices

✅ Month-End & Year-End Close

✅ Bank & General Ledger Reconciliations

✅ Payroll Processing

✅ GST/HST/PST Filings

✅ Financial Reporting

✅ Catch-Up & Cleanup Bookkeeping

✅ Year-End Working Papers & CPA Handoff

⭐ Dext / AutoEntry experience is an asset

⭐ Sage 50 / QuickBooks Desktop experience is an asset

⭐ CPA firm or public accounting experience is preferred

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