Bookkeeper

Firm Five; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote with Flexible Hours

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Paid Sick/Personal Days

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Job summary

Firm Five, a Canada-based bookkeeping and fractional controllership firm, is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to manage multiple clients, record transactions, reconcile statements, and assist with payroll. You will support budgeting and financial planning and contribute to accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in accounting, demonstrates strong Excel skills, and is proficient in QuickBooks Online and Xero.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or similar financial role at an accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Proficiency with cloud accounting. QBO is essential & XERO is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Highly skilled in advanced Excel functions

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, track payments and receivables, and follow up on outstanding accounts.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions and ensure the ledger is up to date.
• Assist in processing payroll, ensuring correct deductions and timely payments.
• Reconcile bank statements monthly to ensure consistency with the ledger.
• Prepare financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax laws, and internal policies.
• Monitor and categorize company expenses accurately for budgeting and tax preparation.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Accounting principles

Cloud accounting

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QBO

XERO

Job description

At Firm Five, we modernize bookkeeping and fractional controllership. We serve a client base of emerging brands with $2M-$50M annual revenue in Canada and the US, helping them not only maintain their financial reporting but also optimize and automate their financial processes. Our clients rely on us for all things accounting and administration (we don't do tax work), and we take pride in delivering clarity, efficiency, and financial insight.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced results driven and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately for multiple clients. This role supports budgeting and financial planning and will play a key role in tracking income and expenses, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements.

Key Responsibilites

• Process invoices, track payments and receivables, and follow up on outstanding accounts.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions and ensure the ledger is up to date.
• Assist in processing payroll, ensuring correct deductions and timely payments.
• Reconcile bank statements monthly to ensure consistency with the ledger.
• Prepare financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax laws, and internal policies.
• Monitor and categorize company expenses accurately for budgeting and tax preparation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or similar financial role at an accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Proficiency with cloud accounting. QBO is essential & XERO is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Highly skilled in advanced Excel functions

Characteristics to succeed

• Proven understanding of servicing multiple clients and delivering results.
• Thrives in a high-pressure environment, excelling at problem-solving and navigating many competing priorities and challenges.
• Excellent communicator with a passion for educating clients and simplifying financial data.
• Takes ownership of projects and is energized by transforming disorganized financial situations into simplified, well-organized systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Tech-savvy with a drive for automating workflows, enhancing efficiency, and refining KPI reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines

Why you will love working with us

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Fully Remote with Flexible Hours
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Paid Sick/Personal Days

Our commitment to equity & inclusion

At Firm Five, we are committed to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and respect. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and given equal opportunities to thrive. We strive to create an environment where all people feel welcome, supported, and empowered. We are dedicated to continuous learning, reflection, and improvement in our practices and policies.

Working here feels like a win-win. Great clients, great team, and the freedom to work from wherever I'm happiest.

Kayley

CPA

Firm Five is the first place I've worked where I feel like I'm not just a number. I'm learning, growing, and still have time for my family.

Paul Messina

Head of IT & Security

I love that my role lets me go beyond bookkeeping and really act as a financial partner for our clients. Helping founders see their numbers clearly and make smarter decisions is rewarding, and I still get the flexibility and balance I want in my own life.

Lauren

CONTROLLER