Bookkeeper
About Us
Zeifmans is a tax, accounting and consulting firm that understands clients’ needs and the full range of solutions available. We give straightforward, intelligent advice that consistently adds to our clients’ bottom lines. We strive to build enduring relationships with our clients by consistently delivering value.
As a member of Zeifmans’ dedicated team, you will acquire a deep knowledge of the business needs and goals of our clients. You can provide candid counsel on a wide range of issues, including assurance, tax, complex accounting, restructuring, acquisitions, and more. You will benefit equally from the experience and judgment of our senior leaders and the sharp, innovative thinking of our young associates.
About the Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to join the Zeifmans team. The ideal candidate has experience working in a public accounting enviornment and the abilitiy to manage multiple client engagments at once. The bookkeeper is responsible for undertaking various tasks to complete the full accounting cycle of a file. This includes preparing the financial statements, reconciliation of accounts, performing appropriate payroll calculations, and assisting with personal and corporate tax returns.
Summary of Responsibilities
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Perform bookkeeping duties, including;
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Recording transactions in appropriate accounting software (QuickBooks or CaseWare)
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Preparing adjusting journal entries
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Preparing monthly bank reconciliations
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Calculating source deductions and prepare monthly payroll
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Reconciling inter-company accounts
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Preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements from QuickBooks upon clients’ requests
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Analyzing general ledgers to investigate any discrepancies
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Preparing and filing HST returns
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Preparing and filing T4, T5, EHT and WSIB
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Calculating depreciation income tax accruals and reconcile inter-company accounts
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Understand technical standards, with the expected level of assistance and supervision
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Effectively work with CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) to resolve various tax issues on behalf of clients
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Work directly with clients on bookkeeping matters and respond effectively to client requests
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Recognize relevant financial statement issues from basic analysis and provide appropriate recommendations to managers and clients
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Other duties, as required
Summary of Experience
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3+ years of full cycle bookkeeping experience
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Experience in preparing HST and payroll filings
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Experience in preparing T1 and T2 tax returns is preferred
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Experience in preparing bookkeeping for stock trading investment accounts is an asset
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Experience in preparing Notice of Reader and working papers using CaseWare is an asset
Requirements:
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College degree
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Must be proficient in using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
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Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
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Working knowledge of tax programs (Tax Prep or Cantax) is preferred
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Working knowledge of CaseWare/Jazz-it is an asset
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Strong organization and time management skills
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Strong ability to pay attention to details
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Strong ability to handle multi-tasks in a fast-paced working environment
Great Ideas. Positive Impact. That’s Zeifmans.
Zeifmans Offers You:
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Opportunity for growth – gain direct experience working with a wide-range of industry groups and clients
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Mentorship – our teams operate with an “open door” policy
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Collaborative environment – everyone has a say in our success
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Competitive compensation based on the Toronto market + opportunity for annual bonuses
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Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members, paid by the firm
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Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)
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Summer Fridays Off (July and August)
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Flexible dress code
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Mental health resources and on-going mental health support
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Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community
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As a member of Nexia, you will have access to a global network of accounting and consulting professionals and training opportunities.
Why Zeifmans?
At Zeifmans, you are just not just a number, you are an integral member of our growing Zeifmans team. We are a home to number-crunchers, big thinkers, day dreamers and scholars – because delivering big ideas for such a breadth of clients takes all kinds of wonderful minds.
Supporting you through earning your CPA designation: Our Zeifmans team is here to support you through every step of earning your CPA. We offer a pre-approved program with CPA Ontario, provide paid study days to help you prepare and we reimburse you for exam fees.
Helping you succeed at every level: Get ready for 1:1 career guidance directly from partners and senior managers. You will get a chance to develop skills past just tax, assurance or accounting – there’s tons of room for personal and career growth, along with perks like year-long early Fridays.
Your well-being matters – professionally and personally: At Zeifmans, we take care of each other. That means great health benefits, a focus on work-life balance. Our employees don’t just survive, they thrive.
A focus on giving back: Community involvement is one of our most important values. We encourage employees to give back and participate in a variety of company-sponsored fundraising campaigns that run year-round. If a cause matters to you, it matters to us too, which is why we recently launched a campaign that highlights charities chosen by Zeifmans’ employees.
The Zeifmans Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Zeifmans is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and support all qualified persons to apply to all positions, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, age, disability, or any person who may require accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to request accommodation within your application, we ask you please contact our Human Resource department.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
