Bookkeeper

Crowe MacKay; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Overtime pay or TOIL

Wellness days

Meal allowance

Immersive training

Social events

EAP

RRSP matching

Transit reimbursement

Flexible work environment

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Crowe MacKay LLP Canada in Calgary is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our growth‑oriented firm. The role focuses on delivering full‑cycle bookkeeping services for a diverse client base, primarily using cloud platforms like Xero and QBO.

You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, sales taxes, and monthly reporting. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in bookkeeping, strong detail orientation, and familiarity with CaseWare, Microsoft Office, and Tax Prep.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in full-cycle bookkeeping.
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, QBO, Hubdoc, Wagepoint).
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Active certifications in Xero and QBO preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes and source deductions.
• Familiarity with CaseWare, Microsoft Office, and Tax Prep is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Team player with client service mindset.
• Experience in public practice is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for various clients, primarily using cloud software.
• Record journal entries, bank reconciliations, and maintain AP/AR and asset details.
• Prepare sales tax calculations, reconciliations and filings.
• Prepare month-end financial reporting for clients.
• Perform payroll duties including calculating deductions and T4/T5 preparation.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and colleagues.

Skills

2+ years experience bookkeeping

Cloud accounting

Xero

QBO

Hubdoc

Wagepoint

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

CaseWare

Job description

Crowe MacKay LLP is a vibrant team of Chartered Professional Accountants with eight markets across northern and western Canada. We believe strong relationships are the cornerstone to success and strive to create innovative solutions for our clients. Crowe MacKay LLP is built on a foundation of diverse talent, delivering expert advice across a spectrum of industries and organizations.

The Crowe MacKay Calgary office provides client service excellence to a diverse array of industries and sectors including: government/public sector, not-for-profits and charities, small to medium owner-managed businesses, publicly listed entities and reporting issuers, municipalities, and indigenous groups. With deep roots in the community in which we live and work, Crowe MacKay is a dynamic firm with a commitment to creating an environment for success, both for our teams and our clients.

Our Calgary office is currently seeking a full-time experienced Bookkeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will be a career-focused individual that is excited to join a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial firm.

The Role

• Efficiently and accurately perform full-cycle bookkeeping services for a variety of clients and industries primarily using cloud-based software such as Xero and QBO.
• Record journal entries, complete bank reconciliations, and maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, and capital asset details.
• Prepare sales tax calculations, reconciliations and filings.
• Prepare month-end financial reporting for clients.
• Perform regular payroll duties for clients including calculating source deductions and T4/T5 preparation.
• Maintain clear and regular communication with clients and colleagues.

What You Will Bring

• 2+ year of experience in full cycle bookkeeping or a related role required
• Experience in working in cloud accounting software and applications such as Xero, QBO, Hubdoc, Wagepoint, etc.
• High attention to detail and strong organization skills required
• Active certifications in Xero and QBO preferred
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices
• Experience and an understanding of sales taxes and source deductions
• Experience in desktop based software such as Sage and QuickBooks is an asset
• Recent public accounting experience and familiarity with CaseWare, Microsoft Office, and Tax Prep would be an asset
• Ability to excel in a fast paced environment, prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and thrive under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Values teamwork, client/customer service, professionalism, community involvement, and personal and professional growth
• Experience with a public practice is considered an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid vacation
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu of overtime
• Wellness days
• Overtime meal allowance
• On-the-job/immersive training
• Firm sponsored social events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness allowance
• Group RRSP matching program
• Public transit reimbursement
• Flexible & positive work environment
• Paid volunteer programs and volunteer opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Crowe MacKay LLP Canada, we are dedicated to creating a diverse environment. We foster a barrier free work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, training, promotional practices and policies, will be made regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, citizenship, physical ability, ethnic origin, family status, marital status, place of origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.