Job Overview
The Staff Accountant position is a position that allows employees to continue building experience within the accounting field and get an opportunity to showcase an in-depth knowledge of the day-to-day responsibilities and duties of bookkeepers.
Ideal candidates will be well-organised and comfortable dealing with financial data. Experience working in Quickbooks Online and Excel is mandatory. Experience with other industry-specific software (e.g. Clio, MindBody, Accuro, etc.) is considered an asset. Successful candidates shall be available to work in an in-person environment and be able to commute to our Vaughan office.
Responsibilities
- Enter transactions into Quickbooks Online;
- Post and reconcile internal sales with deposits from the bank;
- Track Sales Tax and file HST/PST/QST Returns;
- Post Year-End adjusting entries;
- Be able to complete work within deadlines (e.g. prior to tax filing deadline);
- Prepare working papers for tax accountant (e.g. trial balance, balance sheet, etc.);
- Communicate with clients regarding the particulars of their financial dealings;
- Provide regular financial reports (weekly, monthly and yearly);
- Analyse trends within financials and advise partners and clients accordingly;
- Communicate with accounting managers and partners on a frequent basis regarding accounting questions, issues and advice; and
- Perform other ad hoc accounting or bookkeeping tasks as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting from an accredited Canadian or US Post-Secondary Institution;
- Pursuing CPA or CPB Designation is considered an asset;
- Relevant experience (2+ Years) required at other Accounting or Bookkeeping Firms;
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Quickbooks Online;
- Quickbooks Online Certification (Advanced is preferred);
- Strong organisational, troubleshooting, and analytical skills;
- Excellent verbal and written skills, with acute attention to detail;
- Results oriented, prioritizes workload and takes ownership of file; and
- Ability to multitask, work independently and under pressure, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Compensation
Pay Range : $60,000 - $70,000
Quarterly Performance-Based Bonuses
Benefits
- Option to contribute towards a Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP);
- Work From Home once a week;
- Coverage of Professional Dues (e.g. CPA or CPB Dues);
- Catered lunches once a week; and
- Quarterly Medical Reimbursements
