Our client is a successful and steadily growing firm in St. John's, NL that has built a strong reputation with its clients and continues to see significant growth in new business. With their client base expanding, they are looking to add an experienced Bookkeeper to their team.

This is an excellent permanent, full-time opportunity for a seasoned qualified who enjoys working across the full accounting cycle and wants to take on meaningful responsibility within a busy, professional environment. The ideal candidate will bring solid hands-on experience, confidence managing multiple client files, and the ability to support month-end and year-end processes.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for a variety of client accounts
- Complete accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payments and reconciliations
- Perform monthly bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliations
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare working papers and financial information for year-end requirements
- Complete payroll and related remittances as required
- Prepare and/or assist with HST and other government remittances
- Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner
- Maintain organized and accurate client files
- Communicate with clients regarding bookkeeping requirements and account information
- Support the team with additional accounting and bookkeeping projects as needed

Experience & Attributes for Success:

- Several years of progressive bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Strong full-cycle bookkeeping experience, ideally within a public practice or multi-client environment
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
- Strong understanding of month-end and year-end accounting processes




- Detail-oriented, organized and highly accurate
- Professional and comfortable communicating directly with clients
- Able to identify issues, use sound judgment and take ownership of assigned files
- Confident working with accounting software and technology

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Lori-Lydia Loveless, Senior Recruitment Consultant at [email protected].

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📌 Bookkeeper (Saint John)
🏢 Accounting Staffing And Administrative Staffing
📍 Saint John