Do you consider yourself innovative? Great problem-solving skills?
Interested in working as part of a team to help clients succeed?
Are you committed to learning and developing new skills?
Are you passionate about accounting & what that means to business owners?
… then we want to hear from you about your future as our Client Accounting Services Manager!
Affiliated with The AC Group of Independent Accounting Firms, Feltham & Associates, Chartered Professional Accountants provide a full range of professional services in Accounting, Audit, Management Advisory, Computerized Accounting System Consulting, Business Plans and Proposals, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Forensic Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Reorganizations and more. Check us out at http://feltham- associates.ca
Located in Mount Pearl, NL, our firm embraces technology and innovative solutions to help clients operate more effectively and make informed decisions.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead our client accounting services team and support a divers portfolio of small business clients.
In this challenging role, you will be responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships while serving as a trusted advisor on bookkeeping and accounting processes.
- Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior bookkeeping staff while promoting quality, efficiency, and professional growth.
- Leveraging cloud-based accounting technologies, including QuickBooks Online, XERO, Dext, Hubdoc, payroll platforms, and other business applications, to automate processes and improve client service.
- Resolving complex bookkeeping issues, completing historical account cleanups, and performing account reconciliations.
- Overseeing the preparation and filing of GST/HST returns, payroll remittances, and other government filings while ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines.
- Coordinating annual T4 and WHSCC filings for our client base.
- Reviewing full-cycle bookkeeping work, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, payroll processing, and journal entries.
- Managing workflow allocation, monitoring deadlines, and reviewing client files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Preparing month-end and year-end working papers, trial balances, and financial reporting packages for review by our accounting and tax professionals.
- Onboarding new bookkeeping clients, implementing cloud-based accounting solutions, and helping clients adopt efficient accounting processes while identifying opportunities for our firm to better support their needs.
Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping, preferably within a CPA firm
- Advanced proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Co-Pilot; QuickBooks Online, and Xero accounting, as well as other cloud-based solutions including DEXT, Hubdoc, etc.
- Strong understanding of Canadian payroll requirements, GST/HST compliance, and small business accounting practices.
- Previous experience reviewing work, managing workflows, mentoring staff, or leading a bookkeeping team would be considered an asset.
- Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Advanced certification would be considered an asset.
- Strong self-management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and to meet critical deadlines
- Great communication skills and ability to work well with clients and colleagues
- A passion for learning, process improvement, and helping clients succeed.
The Perks
- Competitive salary of $60,000 to $72,000 annually, based on skills and experience.
- Opportunity to join a growing firm that uses the latest technology to improve client service
- Ability to “make a difference” for a variety of awesome clients – clients that will depend on you to have the relevant information needed to improve their profitability!
- Mentorship and support for continuing education and professional development
- Collaborative, innovative, and supportive workplace culture and opportunity to join an Award-Winning Team (Platinum Award last three years for Accountant, Accounting Firm, Bookkeeping according to St. John’s Community Votes!)
- Group insurance, RRSP matching, summer hours, and other perks…
Position:
Client Services Manager
Employer: Feltham & Associates, Chartered Professional Accountants
Location: Mount Pearl, NL
Salary: based on knowledge and experience.
Must be a Canadian resident, local applicants preferred.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling people from all walks of life to flourish. We encourage our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.
We are An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
We thank you for your interest, however only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mount Pearl, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
