We have an immediate opening for a Senior Bookkeeper to grow into an important role with our firm here in Lethbridge.

MVO CPA's is accepting resumes for a permanent role to service our clients in Southern Alberta.

There are both Full-time and Part-time options available and flexible in how many hours a day or the time of day.

Responsibilities will include preparing full cycle bookkeeping for our corporate clients; gathering, compiling, and reconciling information; entering and performing spreadsheet analysis; and assisting co-workers while working in an extremely positive and flexible team environment.

Job Duties

Full cycle bookkeeping for corporate and business client accounts
Prepare bank reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Prepare year-end tax forms like T4 and T5 slips
Respond to client questions and queries
Raise identified technical issues with management
Collaborate with client engagement team prior to the commencement of client work to discuss roles, responsibilities, and deadlines
Work with multiple accounting software packages and provide support to clients
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, and network
Contribute to the development of new ideas and assist in the implementation to improve work processes

You still there? We’re almost through the boring stuff…

Experience and Education Requirements

Should be able to be given a bookkeeping job and completing it with out being directed throughout the whole process.
Should have the experience to setup a customer in QBO online and provide training to a client in those areas they are involved in the process.
Solid understanding of business and accounting principles
Preference will be given to formal bookkeeping or accounting training
Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Office 365, and other Microsoft products
Proficient working with accounting and tax software such as QBO, QuickBooks, Xero, Dext and Profile.
Relevant work experience in a public accounting firm is an asset
Recent experience in using Zoom or Microsoft Teams video conferencing software to interact with the public and co-workers in a work environment is an asset.

Personal Characteristics (on the serious side)

Displays positivity, enthusiasm, optimism, drive, and passion while maintaining a high level of productivity
Professional whose honesty, integrity, high ethical standards, and open communication - while respecting confidentiality - contribute to effective leadership and optimal business relationship
Effectively expresses ideas and conveys information in timely business writing, conversations, and interactions with others
Understands the importance of quality service by being courteous, responding to requests in a timely manner and monitoring the satisfaction of others
Works collaboratively with team members and management in order to achieve a common goal while developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with others, both inside and outside the workplace
Takes responsibility for one's own actions and performance by setting clear goals, and tracking progress against those goals; is highly organized and uses personal judgment and decision making
Committed to ongoing learning and skill improvement in a constantly changing regulatory environment
Willing to put in the effort to learn and use new technology as it becomes available
Effectively manages multiple assignments, adapts to changing priorities and is able to work independently or as part of a team

The Real You? (on the not-so-serious side)

Willing to become part of a small, cohesive, and tightly knit team
Maintain a high level of customer service and product quality while taking pride in your work
Want to be rewarded for results, not just time spent, with a focus on growing the business together
Have an easy-going and laid-back sense of humour
Knows what it takes to work hard, take initiative, and be part of a cohesive, positive, and successful team
Willing to work extended hours and some Saturdays during peak seasons
Able to adapt and learn new technology, applications, and software quickly
Focused on attention to detail and understanding it is paramount to our success because there is a big difference in typing $10000 instead of $100.00

Compensation

Starting base hourly wage will be based on experience and education ($23-$28/hr)
2-3 weeks (4-6%) vacation pay (depending on years of experience)
Ability to bank hours to allow for flexible or compressed scheduling
New client recruitment commissions
The remaining will be retroactive to hire date after a 3-month probationary period:

MVO Chartered Professional Accountants LLP
502 5th Ave S
Lethbridge, AB T1J 0T8

No phone calls please. Candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Seasonal, Freelance

Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Vision care

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay
Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Lethbridge, AB T1J 0T8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Bookkeeping: 5 years (required)
QuickBooks online: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lethbridge, AB T1J 0T8

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Senior Bookkeeper