Accounting Associate

MaxPeople HR; Burlington; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxPeople HR is looking for an Associate based in Burlington, Canada, to provide hands-on accounting support to a diverse client portfolio in the entertainment industry. You'll gain direct exposure to financial reporting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation from day one, working collaboratively in a boutique environment. We seek detail-oriented candidates with strong communication skills and a solid foundation in accounting. You will use tools like QuickBooks and CaseWare, ensuring precise management of financial data while contributing meaningfully from the start.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and comfortable working with high volumes of financial data.
• Curious and eager to learn especially in a niche, high-interest industry.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Owning day-to-day bookkeeping across a portfolio of clients using QuickBooks and Excel.
• Processing payments and managing accounts payable workflows.
• Preparing financial schedules, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Organized

Technical skills in Excel

Personable and professional

Education

Solid foundation in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

CaseWare

Job description

At Danyliw & Mann, you’ll be working behind the scenes with artists, creators, and entertainment professionals helping them navigate the business side of their success. As a pre-eminent business management firm with a strong reputation in the music and entertainment space, the team is known for delivering highly personalized, high-impact financial support, including accounting, tax, business and rights management to a unique client base.

They have a current opportunity for an Associate who is ready to learn, contribute, and grow quickly in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment. If you want exposure beyond traditional accounting - this is where things get interesting.

What You’ll Step Into

This role is hands-on, fast-moving, and varied. You’ll support multiple clients and gain exposure across bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax, building a well-rounded foundation from day one.

You’ll be:

• Owning day-to-day bookkeeping across a portfolio of clients using QuickBooks and Excel
• Processing payments (EFTs, wires, ACH) and managing accounts payable workflows
• Reconciling bank, investment, and credit card accounts with precision
• Supporting accounts receivable and keeping client records clean and current
• Preparing financial schedules, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation
• Assisting with corporate and personal tax returns, working papers, and filings
• Contributing to financial statement preparation using CaseWare
• Supporting tax slip preparation (Canadian and U.S.)
• Interacting with the CRA and assisting with client correspondence
• Jumping in wherever needed to keep things moving in a collaborative team

What Makes You a Fit

You’re someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and comfortable working with high volumes of financial data
• Curious and eager to learn especially in a niche, high-interest industry
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Personable and professional, with strong communication skills
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential client information

What You Bring

• Solid foundation in accounting through education or practical experience
• Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a finance-related office role
• Ability to manage multiple clients and competing priorities effectively
• Strong technical skills in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Clear and professional communication skills
• High level of integrity and discretion with confidential information
• Organized, accountable, and consistently dependable
• Software experience with QuickBooks, CaseWare and/or Profile would be an asset
• Experience with preparing corporate, personal, GST/HST and/or tax slips would be an asset

Why This Role Is Different

• Direct exposure to the entertainment industry - work with a unique and high-interest client base
• Meaningful responsibility early - contribute from day one, not years down the line
• Boutique, high-performance environment - strong mentorship and close collaboration
• Diverse, dynamic work - a varied client portfolio that keeps the work engaging
• Growth trajectory - strong foundation for long-term career development

For consideration, please apply online. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest in MaxPeople but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.