About ABM

ABM Accounting & Bookkeeping is a professional services firm specializing in accurate, reliable, and timely financial reporting for small and medium-sized businesses. The company supports hundreds of clients across a range of industries with full-cycle bookkeeping, sales tax filings, month-end and year-end financial preparation, helping business owners stay compliant and make informed decisions. Known for its attention to detail and client-focused approach, ABM emphasizes efficiency, process improvement, and clear financial insights that allow clients to focus on growth while maintaining tax compliance.

Over the past 20+ years, ABM has developed three strong niches in:

- Cross-Border Taxation and Entity Setup (Canada & US)
- Owner-Operator Taxation (Corporate & Personal); and
- Financial Accounting (Bookkeeping & Controllership)

Job Overview

The Staff Accountant position is a position that allows employees to continue building experience within the accounting field and get an opportunity to showcase an in-depth knowledge of the day-to-day responsibilities and duties of bookkeepers.

Ideal candidates will be well-organized and comfortable dealing with financial data. Experience working in Quickbooks Online and Excel is mandatory. Experience with other industry-specific softwares (e.g. Shopify, SellerCentral, Jane, etc.) is considered an asset. Successful candidates shall be available to work in an in-person environment and be able to commute to our Vaughan office.

Responsibilities

- Enter transactions into accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks Online);
- Post and reconcile internal sales with deposits from the bank;
- Track Sales Tax and file HST/PST/QST Returns;
- Prepare and post Year-End adjusting entries;
- Be able to complete work within deadlines (e.g.



prior to tax filing deadline);
- Prepare working papers for T2 preparation (e.g. trial balance, balance sheet, etc.);
- Communicate with clients regarding the particulars of their financial dealings and responding to their inquiries;
- Communicate with tax agencies regarding inquiries, audits and other issues (e.g. CRA, etc.)
- Prepare and provide regular financial reports (weekly, monthly and yearly);
- Analyze trends within financials and advise partners and clients accordingly;
- Communicate with accounting managers and partners on a frequent basis regarding accounting questions, issues and advice; and
- Perform other ad hoc accounting or bookkeeping tasks as required.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting from an accredited Canadian or US Post-Secondary Institution;
- CPA or CPB Designation is considered an asset, or actively pursuing either;
- Relevant experience in financial accounting (2+ Years) required at other Accounting or Bookkeeping Firms;
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Quickbooks Online;
- Quickbooks Online Certification (Advanced is preferred);
- Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and analytical skills;
- Excellent verbal and written skills, with acute attention to detail;
- Process-oriented, prioritizes workload and takes ownership of assigned files; and
- Ability to multitask, work independently and under pressure, while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Compensation

Pay Range : $60,000 - $70,000

Quarterly Performance-Based Bonuses

Benefits

- Option to contribute towards a Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP);
- Work From Home twice a week (after probationary period is over);
- Coverage of Skilled Dues (e.g. CPA or CPB Dues);
- Catered lunches once a week; and
- Quarterly Medical Reimbursements

📌 Staff Accountant (Vaughan)
🏢 ABM Accounting & Bookkeeping
📍 Vaughan