Job Title: Full Charge Bookkeeper
Location: Mississauga, ON
Industry: Accounting Firm
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our accounting firm in Mississauga.
The ideal candidate will manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping and reporting. This position requires a thorough understanding of accounting practices, client management, and the ability to handle multiple clients and deadlines. You will play a key role in supporting the firm's clients with their day-to-day accounting needs, including payroll processing, tax filings, and financial statement preparation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, including small businesses and corporations
- Prepare and maintain general ledgers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
- Process client payrolls, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations
- Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements reports for clients
- Handle monthly and year-end close processes for multiple clients
- Reconcile accounts, including bank and credit card statements
- Prepare and file HST/GST returns, WSIB reports, and other regulatory filings
- Liaise with clients, tax authorities, and internal accounting team as needed
- oversee outsource data entry employees
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal procedures
- Provide clients with financial analysis and recommendations as needed
- Assist the firm’s accountants with year-end audits and tax preparation
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a full charge bookkeeper, preferably within an accounting firm
- Strong knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar
- Experience with payroll processing, including government remittances and reporting
- Familiarity with Canadian accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple clients and deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A college diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or a related field is preferred
- Certification as a bookkeeper (CPB, or similar) is an asset
Additional Information:
- Location: Mississauga, ON (in-office)
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage
- Opportunity for professional development and growth within the firm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Payroll: 3 years (required)
- Accounting: 3 years (required)
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)
- Xero: 3 years (required)
- Sage: 3 years (required)
- QuickBooks: 3 years (required)
- Payroll software: 3 years (required)
- accounting, tax regulations, and financial reporting: 3 years (required)
- client relationship management skills: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-09-16
Expected start date: 2024-09-23
