40 hours per week | No overtime | $42,000-$50,000

About SummitPath
At SummitPath, our purpose is to give business owners peace of mind. We deliver an exceptional, collaborative bookkeeping experience so our clients can sleep better at night knowing someone they trust is looking out for them and their business.

Our team builds deep relationships with clients, communicates clearly, and takes ownership of getting things done right. We don't just keep books - we help people feel confident about their numbers and their decisions.

The Role
Reporting to the Bookkeeping Lead and working closely with Senior Bookkeepers, the Junior Bookkeeper plays an important role in delivering a high-trust client experience. You will learn the fundamentals of full-cycle bookkeeping by classifying transactions, performing reconciliations, preparing month-end financial information for senior review, and supporting client onboarding.

This is an entry-level position designed for someone eager to learn and grow within an established structure. You'll follow established processes, develop your technical skills, and build your client communication abilities under the guidance of experienced bookkeepers. The role has extensive professional growth opportunity with the goal of increasing your role on the service delivery team quickly.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Calgary. The role is 40 hours per week with no overtime expectations.

What You'll Do
Bookkeeping and Reconciliations

Classify transactions and maintain general ledgers for review by Senior Bookkeepers

Reconcile bank and credit card accounts for review by Senior Bookkeepers





Ensure transactions recorded have relevant supporting documentation attached and accurate descriptions

Record sales tax on transactions accurately

Perform data input of payroll

Prepare month-end financial statement packages for internal review

Client Support and Administration

Perform basic bookkeeping administrative tasks (e.g. invoicing and collections)

Participate actively in client onboarding meetings and take explicit, accurate notes

Stay compliant with relevant federal and provincial requirements

Learning and Growth

Complete QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor training within your first month of employment

Follow established processes and checklists to ensure consistency and accuracy

Be teachable and receptive to training and coaching from peers and leaders

Build your communication skills with both clients and the internal team

Live the SummitPath core values in your day-to-day work

What You Bring

Diploma, certificate, or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration an asset

No prior bookkeeping experience required - we train you from the ground up

Ability to understand and learn basic accounting theory

Ability to learn QuickBooks Online quickly





Proficient knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft applications

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both internal and external

Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy

Problem solver with a can-do attitude who takes ownership and follows through

Eager to learn, teachable, and motivated to grow into a Bookkeeper role

Someone who inherently lives values like trust, ownership, and looking out for clients

Where This Role Leads
SummitPath uses a defined leadership pipeline - Junior Bookkeeper, Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping Lead - so you always know what the next step looks like and what it takes to get there. Each level builds on the one before it.

With roughly a year of experience, Junior Bookkeepers typically progress to Bookkeeper: working with minimal oversight, making adjusting journal entries, reconciling independently, processing payroll, and completing GST/HST reconciliations. We review your progress against the pipeline semi-annually.

What We Offer

Salary range: $42,000-$50,000 , based on experience

Health Care Spending Account: $2,500

Full-time, stable employment (40 hours/week, no overtime culture)

QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification

Training, mentorship, and support from an experienced team

Meaningful client relationships and work that helps business owners sleep better at night

If you care about people as much as you care about clean books - and you take pride in being someone clients can rely on - you'll feel at home here.

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📌 Junior Bookkeeper (Alberta)
🏢 SummitPath Bookkeeping
📍 Alberta