POSITION: Virtual Bookkeeper (yes, this means you get to work from home!)
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER: We are seeking career bookkeepers based in Canada with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience providing full-cycle bookkeeping services to Canadian and/or U.S. corporations.
HOURS: This is a permanent position. Entails a minimum of 5-10 hours per month to start and may grow closer to full-time over the next year. We do require someone who is available at some points during regular business hours Monday to Friday. If you are only available evenings and weekends, please do not apply.
LOCATION: Your home office in Canada.
NOTE: We are looking for someone who is overqualified for this opening. If you want your cover letter to stand out, say something about your vast experience as a qualified full-cycle Bookkeeper.
EDUCATION: You have completed certified training in full-cycle bookkeeping (not just selected aspects of the bookkeeping process) and/or have equivalent hands-on experience performing full-cycle bookkeeping responsibilities.
REQUIREMENTS: You have experience supporting a leader in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You're self-motivated, highly organized, and quick to learn. You take initiative, thrive on solving problems, and consistently accomplish more than those around you while maintaining a high standard of quality.
You have experience with all or many of the following programs:
- QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage, and/or other cloud-based app-software
- Dext/Hubdoc
- Microsoft Excel
- Outsourced Payroll Providers: Dayforce (Ceridian), Payworks, ADP, Wagepoint, etc.
- POS Retail Systems (i.e. ACE, Shopify, Moneris etc.)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Accounts Payable (A/P)
- Accounts Receivable (A/R)
- Payroll processing and statutory remittances
- Tax collection and remittance (GST, PST, HST, etc.)
- Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) reporting and remittances
- Bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations
- Receipt and expense entry (data entry)
- Maintaining accurate and organized financial records
- Communicating professionally with clients, vendors, government agencies, and team members
The ideal person:
- Is a tenacious, results-driven professional who takes ownership of projects and sees them through to completion.
- Has a friendly, approachable personality and enjoys building positive relationships.
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills.
- Is a collaborative team player who values trust, respect, and accountability.
- Has a strong commitment to integrity and always strives to do the right thing.
- Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Is receptive to feedback and able to provide constructive feedback with professionalism.
- Learns new systems and processes quickly.
- Is proactive—someone who anticipates needs, solves problems, and thinks beyond the task at hand.
- Has strong professional writing skills, including excellent grammar, spelling and the ability to communicate clearly.
- Maintains a very high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Is professional, dependable, independent, and self-motivated.
- Takes pride in producing high-quality work and continuously looks for ways to improve processes and efficiency.
**If you do not fit the ideal personality listed above, PLEASE do not reply to this opening. We have created a fun, casual work environment with a lot of autonomy and no micromanagement. We are an ethics-driven organization and pride ourselves on having a workplace with open communication and mutual respect.
A combination of educational, practical, and self-learning experience will be considered.
About Astra:
We help small to medium-sized businesses focus on what matters most (their growth!).
Our talented team members pool their tools, resources, systems, and processes to consistently provide exceptional customer service.
We believe in always exceeding expectations and providing opportunities for personal/professional growth.
OUR MISSION: Provide companies with the resources they need to exponentially accelerate their growth.
OUR VISION: To be North America's leading provider of bookkeeping services, empowering leaders of small to mid-sized businesses to achieve their full growth potential.
BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN ASTRA TEAM MEMBER:
- Team members who are always willing to help each other out.
- Fun team events in each of our major cities.
- A culture that celebrates birthdays, anniversaries and milestones.
- Professional development opportunities that help everyone learn and grow.
- Flexible work schedule with no set hours.
- No sales - we bring the clients to you!
- Clients who view you as a partner in their business.
- Open, honest and communicative leadership team.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 7 years (required)
- QuickBooks: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
