ABOUT ALCHEMY ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING
Alchemy is a mission-driven, straight-talking, numbers-loving bookkeeping and accounting firm dedicated to entrepreneurs who demand clear, easy-to-understand, accurate financial information to make powerful decisions at every stage of their business.
We help businesses who are just starting, growing or scaling find financial clarity, peace of mind and confidence in the financial foundation of their business.
Our Mission
Alchemy's mission is to help our clients achieve their personal, business, and wealth goals by eliminating financial chaos.
Our Vision
Alchemy's vision is to transform 100,000 businesses and create flexible, lifestyle-aligned employment opportunities for 1,000 people.
Our Core Values
NO JUDGMENT
We don't judge people regardless of how they show up in our world. We don't have any idea of their experiences and so we have grace, compassion and understanding.
RADICAL RESPONSIBILITY
We take full responsibility for the circumstances in our lives and in the Company including our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being.
HAVE FUN & CELEBRATE
Fun is at the core of everything we do. Celebration is a key to abundance and we honour the energy that it creates by bringing celebration and gratitude into all our interactions.
DO THE RIGHT THING
We do the right thing, even when the right thing feels uncomfortable. By doing the right thing, we stay in alignment with our core values and are always in integrity and are living in Radical Responsibility
PROFIT MATTERS
We are committed to working in a profitable company where we work smarter, not harder because innovation and efficiency is at the heart of the business. The more profit we have, the more impact we have.
CURIOSITY & GRATITUDE
We approach life with curiosity as we know that the Universe is constantly providing us opportunities for growth. We live in gratitude for all experiences as there is no good or bad, only what is.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Alchemy is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bookkeeper to help us offer a high touch experience to our bookkeeping and CFO clients. You will also help mentor other bookkeepers, ensuring quality and consistency, and helping elevate standards of service across the board.
This is a remote position, however you must legally be able to work in Canada as you will be hired as an Employee. You must have good internet access at all times, and be a good communicator and committed to showing up to your work consistently. You would be reporting to the Business Owner and the Operations and HR Manager.
Job Type: Remote, Part-time to start (up to 20 hours per week)
Rate: Starting at $30/hour (depending on skills, experience, and overall fit)
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Client Account Management:
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and the entire month-end close process
- Create accurate, detailed financial records by utilizing QuickBooks Online and Dext
- Prepare financial reports, identify inconsistencies, and support accountants with analysis
- Manage sales tax filings and payroll across multiple provinces (depending on location of the client, and their engagement)
- Maintain timely, professional communication with clients via email, Zoom, Loom, or phone
- Hold regular check-ins with clients (typically once per month, depending on engagement)
- Answer all questions about the finances of the client’s business
- Know our services inside and out and answer any question about what’s included, the outcomes, the bonuses, the support that’s included, etc.
- Become fluent in our systems and tools to navigate and support clients efficiently
Quality Review
- Review bookkeeping work completed by other team members for accuracy and completeness
- Uphold quality assurance standards and support internal file review processes
- Lead by example and serve as a reference person for questions from other bookkeepers
Core Requirements
- Legally able to work in Canada
- Have a reliable personal device (laptop or desktop) for remote work, a strong and stable internet connection, and a dedicated, distraction-free workspace at home
- Minimum five (5) years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience with client-facing responsibilities (leading virtual meetings and presenting financial data to clients)
- Bookkeeping certification or Associate’s Degree in Accounting preferred
- Proven experience managing and reviewing bookkeeping work of others preferred
- Advanced proficiency in QBO, Excel/Google Spreadsheet, and cloud-based systems
- Strong understanding of financial reports, accrual-based accounting, and payroll
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple clients and projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with digital businesses and online platforms, especially those that are used for cloud-based bookkeeping
You’re A Great Fit If You
- Are a self-starter who works independently and strictly meets deadlines without constant follow-up
- Are tech-savvy, as we are a remote team and all our internal systems are virtual
- Value clear communication, especially in a fully remote environment
- Have an eye for detail and don’t let inconsistencies slip by
- Thrive in team collaboration and believe in helping others grow
- Enjoy problem-solving and are proactive in finding answers and solutions
- Have a solid understanding of the online business world and can speak the language of entrepreneurs
What You’ll Love About Working for Alchemy
- Work from home
- Casual dress codes
- Company events
- Extended health care
- Dental & Vision care
- An incredibly supportive team
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity! We appreciate the time you have taken to apply, however, please note that only applicants whose qualifications most closely match our requirements will be contacted.
Please do not apply for this position by email.
For any questions, please contact [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Are you legally able to work in Canada?
Work Location: Remote
