Tay & Company provides top-notch professional accounting services in the Lakeland region. We never forget that our clients are our neighbours, friends and community members. We are a small CPA firm so we live the mantra that every team member, no matter the role, is important.
We are looking for a motivated and upbeat individual with the right experience to join our team as a Bookkeeping Specialist.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Work directly with corporate and individual clients on their bookkeeping needs including bank reconciliations, processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll, and general journal entries.
- Prepare GST returns, T4 and T5 returns, and other government returns.
- Generate regular financial information reports for client use.
- Support clients in bookkeeping questions and software learning.
- Work on Xero, Quickbooks and Sage bookkeeping software.
- Prepare personal income tax returns including proprietorships and farms.
- Support accounting technicians in preparing files for year-end engagements.
- Participate in team events, inject some fun into the workplace!
What You Need To Qualify:
- Be GREAT at customer service and teamwork!
- Be tech-savvy and embrace new technology.
- Have a professional and calm manner – it can get hectic at times.
- Be able to juggle and prioritize workload and deadlines, handle time pressures and interruptions well.
- Be a self starter – you don’t wait to be told what to do.
- Attention to detail is a must!
- Have real-world experience with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Experience in full cycle bookkeeping / accounting is valued. But, we are willing to train from ground-up for someone with the right aptitude and attitude.
- Any education/training taken in bookkeeping or accounting is a plus.
More on the Opportunity:
- This is a full-time position but we will also work with part-time hours. It can be flexible depending on your needs – let’s talk.
- Regular Monday to Friday work week in the office, generally no weekends unless by mutual agreement.
- Competitive pay rates, dependent on extent of related experience.
- Eligible for annual bonuses.
- Health & dental, life/disability/critical illness insurances.
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
- Work-life balance – yes we work harder during tax season but we make up for that with more relaxed summers and flexible work schedules.
- We live the belief that family comes first. If you've hesitated to apply because of family obligations, talk to us - let's work out a win-win schedule.
At Tay & Company, we pride ourselves in a supportive team culture with a relaxed work environment. Come meet us and see for yourself!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
- Do you live within daily driving distance of our office location?
Experience:
- full-cycle bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person