About Us
We're RLB. A forward-thinking accounting and advisory firm rooted in Southern Ontario with a mission to empower people and strengthen communities. We're growing, and we want awesome people like you to grow with us.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a tech-forward, Senior Bookkeeping Analyst with advanced bookkeeping experience to join our Client Advisory Services (CAS) practice. This is not traditional bookkeeping. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys owning the month-end process, working closely with clients, and contributing the kind of insight that supports better business decisions.
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So what does this mean for you?
- Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance and well-being
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing advisory-focused CAS practice
- Hands-on learning and exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
- A collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas and initiative are valued
About the Gig
As a Senior Bookkeeping Analyst within the CAS practice, you'll take ownership of the full month-end close for a portfolio of clients while collaborating with senior advisors and the broader CAS team. You'll be expected to understand the story behind the numbers — not just produce them — and to contribute meaningfully to client outcomes.
Month-End Close & Financial Ownership
- Complete full month-end close for assigned clients
- Prepare reconciliations, working papers, and supporting schedules
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all deliverables
- Support cash flow management and ongoing financial oversight
- Support regulatory compliance activities as assigned (e.g., HST/GST filings and remittances, payroll source deductions, WSIB reporting)
Financial Analysis & Insight
- Perform independent analysis as part of the month-end close process
- Identify variances, unusual activity, trends, and potential risks
- Summarize insights and key observations clearly and concisely
- Provide analysis and commentary to senior team members to support client-facing discussions
Client Support & Collaboration
- Act as a primary day-to-day contact for bookkeeping-related matters
- Respond to client questions and requests with professionalism and confidence
- Escalate issues appropriately and collaborate with senior advisors
- Support a high-quality client experience through responsiveness and reliability
- Support and mentor junior staff or bookkeepers, helping standardize processes and maintain high-quality work
Process Improvement & Technology Enablement
- Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to improve bookkeeping workflows
- Leverage technology and automation to streamline recurring tasks
- Contribute ideas that improve consistency, scalability, and quality within the CAS practice
This is a permanent, full-time position that can be structured as hybrid or in-office at one of our RLB locations (Guelph, Kitchener, Fergus, Orangeville, or Shelburne).
About You
You're an experienced, analytical, and tech-forward bookkeeping professional who enjoys owning your work and contributing beyond the basics.
- You bring senior-level, full-cycle bookkeeping experience, ideally with exposure to multiple clients or entities
- Industry experience is strongly preferred; public accounting exposure is an asset but not required
- A CPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper) designation, PCP, or progress toward a professional designation is an asset
- You're highly comfortable in cloud-based accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar tools
- You have strong Excel skills and are confident preparing reports, reconciliations, and schedules
- You're comfortable adopting new tools, workflows, and automation — and enjoy finding better ways to work
- You move beyond "closing the books" to understanding what the numbers mean, and can communicate trends, anomalies, and risks clearly
- You're confident interacting with clients and explaining financial information in a thoughtful, professional manner
- You understand role boundaries — supporting senior advisors with analysis while contributing to strong client relationships
- You're proactive, organized, and motivated by making an impact in a growing advisory practice
Why CAS at RLB?
RLB's Client Accounting Services practice is evolving beyond traditional bookkeeping into a more advisory-focused, insight-driven model — and this role is a key part of that journey. You won't just be closing the books; you'll be part of a team that values working smarter through technology, collaborating closely with senior advisors on meaningful client conversations, and continuously improving how CAS work is delivered. This is a chance to apply your technical expertise, analytical thinking, and client-facing skills in a practice that's growing intentionally — with real room to influence how clients are supported.
Pay range: $60,000–$75,000
Compensation within the advertised range is based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and professional designations. RLB LLP recognizes that candidates may not fit precisely within a predefined range; therefore, final compensation will reflect the full breadth of skills, experience, and expertise the individual brings to the role.
AI Statement
At RLB, we use AI tools to enhance our recruitment process to assist with tasks such as organizing applications, highlighting job-related qualifications, drafting of job descriptions, and scheduling of interviews. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions or remove candidates from consideration, and is only used to streamline administrative tasks in our hiring and recruiting workflows. All applications are reviewed by our team and all decisions through the recruitment process are made by real people. RLB is an Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Employer committed to fair and equitable hiring process, to using AI tools responsibly, and to reducing biases. We will continue to review our hiring practices regularly to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and industry best practices.
