Accounting Technician

Recruiting Concepts Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive CPA firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Technician / Bookkeeper for an in-office role in Georgetown, ON. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of bookkeeping experience and strong QuickBooks Online skills. This firm offers significant career growth potential, a supportive environment, and an excellent benefits package. Responsibilities include monthly accounting, reconciliations, and client support, emphasizing a consultative approach rather than a traditional clock-in/clock-out role. Join a company committed to professional development.

Benefits

Generous health & wellness benefits

Annual performance bonuses

Career growth and mentorship

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a professional accounting firm.
• Experience with payroll, reconciliations, and CRA communications.
• Comfortable learning new technology and systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by performing monthly accounting and reconciliations in a web-based environment.
• Help process transaction postings and answer compliance related questions.
• Develop, enhance, and review internal and external documentation.

Skills

QuickBooks Online experience

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Canadian QuickBooks Online Advanced Certification

Tools

Payroll systems (Wagepoint)

Xero

Job description

In-Office Accounting Technician- Bookkeeper

Location: Georgetown, ON
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 + Benefits, Bonus & Paid Overtime
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | In Office

About Our Client

Our client is one of Canada’s fastest-growing Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) firms, serving clients across the country. Their 40-person team works closely together, maintaining a strong, connected, and supportive office environment. Leadership is intentionally changing how accounting careers feel, operate, and grow. Instead of repetitive transaction processing, the firm is structured to:

• Develop ownership-minded professionals
• Create mapped and intentional career progression
• Transition staff into consultative, judgment-driven work

They are currently looking to hire an Experienced Accounting Technician / Bookkeeper to join their in-office team in Georgetown.

Why Join the Team

• Career growth and mentorship from experienced CPA leadership. Acceleration is possible for those who demonstrate ownership + value creation.
• Exposure to a wide variety of client industries
• Opportunities to move into advisory and specialization roles
• Supportive and respectful team environment
• Modern cloud-based accounting technology
• Excellent benefits - Generous health & wellness benefits package covers everything from dental to massages. You should not spend any time worrying about essential medical costs. It is covered.
• Annual performance and firm-based bonuses

What You’ll Be Doing

• This role is not remote work. You will need access to transportation as Halton Hills (Georgetown) does not have a public transit system (Bus).
• This is not a clock-in/clock-out bookkeeping role. Staff are expected to understand that accounting work affects real-world outcomes for clients:
• Filings
• Cash flow
• Compliance
• CRA interactions
• Client peace of mind

• Accounting - You will support clients by performing monthly accounting and reconciliations in a web-based environment (QBO/Xero), processing payroll (Wagepoint), following up with clients, filing GST/HST, etc., and printing custom reports for our clients.
• Professional Judgement - You will use your experience to help process transaction postings, eligibility and answer basic compliance related questions.
• Support - You will quickly learn the systems used on a daily basis to offer high-quality service and support to both our clients and our team.
• Documentation - You will develop, enhance, and review both internal and external documentation so everyone is kept in the loop.
• Future Mentor - There is room to grow in this role. We hope you will want to act as a mentor to new team members and continue to be an integral part of process and workflow improvements

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 4+ years of bookkeeping experience; Professional Accounting and Bookkeeping firm experience preferred
• Strong QuickBooks Online experience required
• Experience with payroll, reconciliations, GST/HST, and CRA communication
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable learning new technology and systems quickly
• Self-motivated with strong accountability and deadline management

Nice to Have:

• Xero, Dext, or Hubdoc experience
• Xero Certification and CPB is not required but is a “nice to have.”

Required:

• Canadian QuickBooks Online Advanced Certification

If you are looking to grow your bookkeeping career within a progressive, people-focused CPA firm that values quality work, professional development, and a collaborative culture, we encourage you to apply.