Bookkeeper

Recruiting In Motion; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Vacation

Job summary

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients in the east Ottawa area. You will maintain accurate books, prepare monthly reports, and support Senior Accountants in a cloud-based environment.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to work independently with a team. Onsite work with a reputable practice offering benefits and vacation.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering full-cycle accounting services for multiple clients.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounting for multiple clients with up-to-date books.
• Code and post invoices, record deposits and journal entries, perform reconciliations.
• Oversee invoice payments and cheque issuance.
• Manage accounts receivable and support payroll functions.
• Maintain a complete, organized filing system for bookkeeping and financial records.
• Prepare and provide monthly financial reports to clients.
• Document work clearly for review by partners or managers.
• Support Senior Accountants in delivering services.
• Collaborate with team and follow company policies.
• Identify accounting issues and apply problem-solving skills.
• Communicate clearly with clients and provide professional service.
• Balance shifting priorities and tight deadlines across multiple clients.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Multi-client bookkeeping

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Position Title: Bookkeeper Salary & Benefits: $60-70K, benefits, vacation Position Status: Current Vacancy Location: Orleans, East End Work Model: Onsite

Our client has embraced the post-Covid world busier than ever. With a reputable practice in the small to mid-size businesses within the National Capital Region, our client provides a unique and exceptional service. Offering a premium bookkeeping service, centred on technology efficiencies and making lives easier for their entrepreneur clients, our client is a top notch organization, represented by a team that knows how to work hard and play hard. With a strong hold on their client relationships, this organization rises above the others when it comes to matching service, affordability, and efficiency with effectiveness. A small but mighty team, our client provides exceptional training and development for their team and a place where employees can be heard and valued. As they have carved out a niche for themselves in Ottawa, we are looking for an Accountant who can support their diverse portfolio of clients.

Offering a stunning office in the east of Ottawa, our client is offering on site training, and flexibility once you are adjusted. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join this well-established, cloud-based accounting firm in the east end of Ottawa. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing monthly financial reports, and supporting Senior Accountants. This role requires strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with clients, team members, and independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Accounting: Deliver full-cycle accounting services to multiple clients, maintaining accurate and up-to-date books and records.
• Code and post invoices, record deposits and journal entries, complete reconciliations, and manage petty cash.
• Oversee invoice payments and cheque issuance.
• Manage accounts receivable and support all payroll functions.
• Maintain a complete, current, and organized filing system for bookkeeping and financial records.
• Financial Reports: Prepare and provide monthly financial reports to clients.
• Maintain clients’ fiscal records through the preparation of financial reports.
• Document work clearly and accurately to support review by a partner or manager.
• Team Support: Support Senior Accountants in delivering accounting services.
• Collaborate with team members and follow company policies and procedures.
• Identify accounting issues and apply sound judgment, analysis, and problem-solving skills to resolve them.
• Client Management: Communicate clearly and confidently with clients, providing responsive and professional service.
• Manage multiple clients’ accounting needs while balancing shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Follow through on client tasks and complete overlapping projects accurately and on time.

What will make you stand out:

• QuickBooks Online certification or experience.
• Experience delivering full-cycle accounting services to multiple clients.
• Billing experience.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and client service skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle conflicting priorities.
• Strong accountability and consistent follow-through.
• A passion for cloud technology and innovative accounting tools.

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.