Bookkeeper

Role Overview

• Maintaining account records; conducting a monthly reconciliation of every bank account including investment accounts
• Conducting periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
• Providing information to the internal accountant who creates the company’s financial statements
• Assembling information for internal accountant for the year end work
• Maintaining and updating accounting records by performing duties such as recording and posting transactions in journals and the general ledger for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• HST/GST: calculations, reporting and filing
• Processing payroll in a timely manner: calculations, reporting and filing
• Complying with all Government reporting and filing
• Scanning and archiving, maintaining electronic filing system
• Coordination and preparation of tax assignments including preparation of tax returns (T1 and T2) and financial statements (Notice to Reader)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a Bookkeeping role
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles
• Previous experience in Public Accounting preferred
• Experience preparing HST
• Experience with payroll filing
• A keen attention to detail along with an ability to focus on the overall concepts
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-confidence and a team-player
• Self-motivated with strong prioritizing and follow-up skills
• Ability to cope in a fast paced and deadline-driven environment
• Knowledge of QuickBooks & Xero
• Knowledge of CaseWare
• Knowledge of TaxPrep is an asset
• Knowledge of Plooto is an asset
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Outlook and Word

Benefits

• Convenient work location that is accessible by public transit
• Equal opportunities employer
• Inclusive workplace without barriers