Junior Level Bookkeeper

Description

Our Client is looking for a junior level bookkeeper to join their growing Small Business Division. You will be mentored and responsible for assisting and taking ownership of full-cycle accounting for multiple clients; juggling multiple tasks and deadlines, personal income tax preparation, and other tasks that arise during the year as directed by the Small Business Support Management team.

Accountable For:

Accounting tasks and assignments (client work) as directed by the Small Business Support Management team including:
· Entering expenses into Accounting Software;
· Organizing receipts;
· Recording bank transactions (debits & credits);
· Analyzing credit card statements for entry into Accounting Software;
· Performing bank and credit card reconciliations;
· Performing duties at client premises, as directed (i.e., preparing PST and GST returns, payroll, preparing cheques for   signature, etc.);
· Personal Income tax Return (T1) preparation;
· Assist the Financial Services department with entering bank transactions, general ledgers, etc. into Accounting Software for year-end purposes (as needed and coordinated through Small Business Support Managers).
· Maintaining positive relationships with clients, employees, contract employees, shareholders, and all other stakeholders;
· Meeting all tax filing and internal deadlines;
· Strict confidentiality of client affairs;
· Reporting when client files are ready to be reviewed to the Small Business Support Manager;
· Reporting issues and concerns to the Small Business Support Manager on a timely basis regarding 1) accounting & administrative issues and 2) our Client's concept;
· Supporting and promoting our Client's name and concept.

Qualifications:

· Passion to learn and grow in a bookkeeping position and environment
· Willingness to learn and understand personal tax return preparation
· Basic knowledge of and skill in bookkeeping
· Office 365 and Microsoft office (Word, Excel),
· Knowledge of QuickBooks (desktop and online), Sage, Xero, TaxPrep, preferred;
· Effective communication skills (verbal, written, electronic);
· Proficient keyboarding skills;
· A positive attitude with a desire to exceed expectations;

· Ability to work independently;
· Ability to meet multiple deadlines;
· Excellent time management skills (organization & prioritization);
· Ability to co-ordinate multiple tasks

As part of our selection process, shortlisted candidates will be requested to undertake a typing skills
test to assess their skillset as it relates to bookkeeping.

Onsite / Hybrid / Remote - Candidate's Choice

Onsite Parking Provided

7 Fridays off during Summer