Accounting Associate

Wave HQ; Toronto; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Structure

Employer-paid Benefits Plan

Health & Wellness Flex Account

Wellness Days

Holiday Shutdown

Wave Days (extra vacation days in the夏

Job summary

Wave is seeking an Accounting Associate to own the bookkeeping for a portfolio of small business clients in Toronto. You will use Wave's software to import, categorize, reconcile accounts, prepare monthly statements, and flag issues, while delivering reliable service.

You'll meet with clients virtually on a regular schedule, explain accounting concepts in simple terms, and collaborate with the team to share best practices.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of general work experience.
• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Experience with cloud accounting is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own bookkeeping accounts for clients within the portfolio and help meet revenue targets.
• Use Wave software to import/categorize transactions, reconcile accounts, complete monthly bookkeeping, and generate financial statements.
• Flag potential bookkeeping issues and provide timely responses to clients.
• Meet with clients on virtual calls on a recurring schedule to review books and explain concepts in lay terms.
• Collaborate with peers and share experiences to improve client experience.

Skills

Communication

Customer-centric mindset

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Wave accounting software

Cloud accounting

Job description

At Wave, we help small businesses to thrive so the heart of our communities beats stronger. We work in an environment buzzing with creative energy and inspiration. No matter where you are or how you get the job done, you have what you need to be successful and connected. The mark of true success at Wave is the ability to be bold, learn quickly and share your knowledge generously.

The Accounting Associate is responsible for managing a portfolio of small businesses whose bookkeeping they own. They are an integral piece of a team that’s helping great customers get an even better experience.

Here’s How You Make an Impact:

• Acting as the trusted advisor and accounting department for Wave’s small business clients.
• Responsible for owning bookkeeping accounts for clients within their portfolio in order to meet individual revenue targets and contribute to the team’s overall revenue targets.
• Supporting clients by using Wave’s software to import and categorize transactions, reconcile their accounts, complete monthly bookkeeping, generate their financial statements, and flag potential bookkeeping issues with their clients.
• Using judgment to set appropriate expectations with clients and being able to meet or exceed these expectations.
• Meeting with clients on virtual calls on a recurring schedule to review their books.
• Clearly conveying accounting concepts in lay terms to the client and answering any bookkeeping-related questions.
• Providing exceptional customer service and building trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating accounting expertise on review calls and offering timely responses to clients via email.
• Collaborating with peers and supporting other members of the team by sharing their experiences with the team.

You Thrive Here By Possessing the Following:

• Completion of post‑secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• 0‑2 years of general work experience.
• Previous experience in cloud accounting.
• Customer‑centric mindset with problem‑solving skills.
• Stellar communication skills with the ability to convey accounting concepts in lay terms.
• Attention to detail is critical in this role.
• Resourcefulness.
• Previous working experience with small businesses is a plus.

$51,000 - $51,000 a year

Final compensation is determined based on experience, expertise, and role alignment. Most candidates are hired within the middle of the range, with the upper end reserved for those bringing exceptional depth, impact, and immediate autonomy.

We also offer:

• Bonus Structure
• Employer‑paid Benefits Plan
• Health & Wellness Flex Account
• Wellness Days
• Holiday Shutdown
• Wave Days (extra vacation days in the summer)

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