The successful candidate will be responsible for applying and developing their skills in bookkeeping. This person will apply a hands on approach in working with clients to ensure that records are accurate. Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, HubDoc and Sage is an asset.  This person must have a minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience.

Duties and responsibilities of the position:

• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries, and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts, and highlights.
• Ongoing client bookkeeping services, including Payroll and GST remittances.
• Assist in the planning, organizing, and controlling of engagements to meet deadlines including the effective and efficient wrap-up of the engagement.
• Stay knowledgeable about emerging trends and developments related to business, analytical tools, and techniques to deliver quality results within tight timeframes.
• Act with the highest levels of integrity while always observing regulatory guidelines, fulfilling your due diligence, and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Regular communication with the management team as well as clients.
• Attend training courses to further develop accounting knowledge.
• A desire to work efficiently, to adapt to new and changing processes, and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Taxprep, Quickbooks, Xero, and Sage is an asset.
• Previous accounting-related office experience is an asset.
• Customer service and/or client service experience is desirable.
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills using the Microsoft Suite of products.
• A fun vibe that fits with our work environment.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong typing skills is an asset.
• Collaboration & team skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Drive to continuously learn from experiences and seek out feedback and development opportunities.
• Proven ability to sustain a high level of drive, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude when handling work pressures.