Senior Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant

Reports to: Managing Partner

Position: Full-Time

Location: Six Nations of the Grand River

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant to join our professional accounting practice.

This position reports directly to the Managing Partner and provides accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation and administrative support across a diverse portfolio of individual and small-business clients.

This is a hands-on role in a busy professional practice. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing multiple client files, working independently on routine matters, meeting firm deadlines and recognizing when an accounting or tax matter requires review by the Managing Partner.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, efficient and comfortable taking ownership of their assigned work.

The ideal candidate does not need constant direction for routine accounting and bookkeeping tasks. They should be able to work through a client file, identify what is missing, complete the work within their level of responsibility and recognize when something requires additional technical review.

Because we are a small practice, flexibility is important. While accounting and tax work will form the core of this position, everyone contributes where necessary to ensure clients are looked after and the office operates effectively.

Above all, we are looking for someone who takes pride in producing accurate work, respects client confidentiality and understands the importance of meeting qualified and statutory deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Client Accounting

- Complete monthly, quarterly and annual posting of client accounting records as required
- Maintain client books using QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and Excel
- Complete payroll processing as needed
- Complete bank, credit card and other account reconciliations
- Review general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Prepare and post adjusting journal entries as appropriate
- Review client records for completeness and identify missing or unusual information




- Prepare year-end bookkeeping files for financial statement and tax preparation
- Communicate with clients to obtain required records and supporting documentation

Tax Preparation

- Prepare personal income tax returns using Profile tax software
- Assist with preparation of corporate tax returns and related schedules as assigned
- Organize and review supporting tax documentation
- Identify missing information, inconsistencies or potential tax issues for review by the Managing Partner
- Assist with tax-season workflow and filing deadlines

Financial Statements & Year-End Files

- Prepare year-end working paper files
- Assist with preparation of financial statements
- Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations
- Make appropriate year-end adjustments under the direction of the Managing Partner
- Caseware experience is preferred

CRA Account Monitoring

- Access and regularly monitor assigned client accounts through CRA Represent a Client
- Review notices of assessment/reassessment, account balances, instalments, filing status and CRA correspondence
- Identify overdue filings, outstanding balances, unexpected assessments and other issues requiring attention
- Bring significant or unusual CRA matters to the attention of the Managing Partner
- Assist with routine CRA correspondence and follow-up as directed

Client & Office Support As a small professional practice, all team members contribute to the effective operation of the office. Responsibilities will also include:

- Answering telephone calls and providing front-desk coverage as required
- Greeting and assisting clients
- Receiving and organizing client documents
- Filing, scanning and maintaining electronic and physical client files
- Following up with clients for outstanding information




- Maintaining strict confidentiality of client financial and personal information
- Assisting with other accounting and administrative responsibilities as required

Required Skills & Experience The successful candidate should have:

- Previous bookkeeping and/or accounting experience, preferably within a public accounting practice
- Demonstrated experience preparing income tax returns using Profile
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting principles
- Experience completing account reconciliations and reviewing general ledger accounts
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently with a high volume of client information
- Strong attention to detail, as well as strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines
- Ability to work independently while following established firm procedures
- Sound judgment and the ability to recognize when a matter should be escalated to the Managing Partner
- Ability to draft corporate year end write-up and preparation of financial statements
- Professionalism and discretion when dealing with confidential client information

Preferred Experience & Knowledge The following would be considered assets:

- Experience working with First Nations individuals, businesses and communities
- Caseware experience
- Preparation of year-end working papers and financial statements
- Corporate income tax preparation
- Experience using CRA Represent a Client
- Previous experience working in a public accounting firm

Compensation Salary commensurate with experience Range: $60,000 - $68,000 annually

Work Hours

Total Annual Work Days: 222 Average Hours Per Day: 7.5

Total Approximate Annual Hours Worked: 1665

To Apply

Submit resume, cover letter and three references to [email protected]

Pay: $60,000.00-$68,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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