Bookkeeper

Elby Professional Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a small Cambridge-based firm. You will handle full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll for multiple clients, ensuring accurate financial records and excellent client service.

The role requires QuickBooks Desktop/Online, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. Hybrid work in Cambridge with potential for professional growth and career development is offered.

Qualifications

• Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, or related post-secondary education.
• Minimum 3 years experience performing full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll.
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online is required, as is advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation is an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Candidates must have proven ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Candidates must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation for occasional client visits.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes.
• Prepare invoices and support collections activities.
• Process payroll and administer payroll-related functions.
• Complete WSIB administration tasks.
• Process bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and file HST and other applicable tax remittances.
• Record month-end and year-end journal entries.
• Assist with year-end accounting activities and provide documentation to external Accountants.
• Generate financial reports using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Accounting/Bookkeeping education

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a small bookkeeping firm based in Cambridge, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their growing team! This is an excellent opportunity for a bookkeeping professional who enjoys working with a variety of clients and takes pride in delivering accurate financial information and exceptional customer service.

The successful candidate will manage full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll responsibilities for multiple small business clients while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

This is a hybrid position in Cambridge.

Benefits of working for our client:

• Key position in a small, local company
• Hybrid work arrangement with flexible hours
• Opportunity for professional growth and career development

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes
• Prepare invoices and support collections activities
• Process payroll and administer payroll-related functions
• Complete WSIB administration tasks
• Process bank and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare and file HST and other applicable tax remittances
• Record month-end and year-end journal entries
• Assist with year-end accounting activities and provide documentation to external Accountants
• Generate financial reports using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks OnlineInvestigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records

Qualifications:

• Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, or related post-secondary education
• Minimum 3 years experience performing full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online is required, as is advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation is an asset
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy are essential
• Candidates must have proven ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Candidates must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation for occasional client visits

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.

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