Bookkeeper

TAG HR

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 65,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Summer Fridays off

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Ongoing professional development

Weekly catered team lunches

Office perks including coffee and snacks

Regular team events

Job summary

TAG HR is seeking a Bookkeeper in Ottawa to manage full-cycle bookkeeping for clients. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in public accounting, knowledge of Canadian practices, and proficiency in QuickBooks.

Offering a hybrid work model, flexible scheduling, and professional development opportunities, TAG HR promotes a work-life balance in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of bookkeeping experience, ideally within a public accounting firm.
Strong understanding of Canadian accounting and payroll practices.
Experience with CaseWare and cloud-based accounting platforms is an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
Reconcile bank, credit card, tax accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
Prepare and file HST/GST returns and payroll remittances.
Process payroll and maintain accurate payroll records.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Understanding of Canadian accounting practices

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online/Desktop

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Experience with CaseWare

Experience with cloud-based platforms (Sage, Xero)

Job description

Title: Bookkeeper

Salary Range: $65,000 - $78,000

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Status: Existing vacancy

The Role

Key Responsibilities

Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
Reconcile bank, credit card, tax accounts, and other balance sheet accounts
Prepare and file HST/GST returns and payroll remittances
Process payroll and maintain accurate payroll records
Support new client onboarding, including setting up charts of accounts, training on bookkeeping processes, and providing ongoing support and quarterly check-ins
Clean up and organize historical or incomplete bookkeeping records to support year-end preparation
Prepare working papers for year-end engagements
Support partners and accounting staff with year-end files and tax reporting requirements
Communicate directly with clients regarding bookkeeping matters
Provide updates to partners and managers on job status, deadlines, and client issues
Maintain accurate and well-organized digital records

Knowledge and Skills

Minimum 5+ years of bookkeeping experience, ideally within a public accounting firm
Strong understanding of Canadian accounting and payroll practices
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online/Desktop and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach
Resourceful, with the ability to problem-solve and work independently
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience with CaseWare and CCH products is an asset
Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms such as Sage or Xero is an asset

About Our Client

Our client is an established public accounting firm based in downtown Ottawa, providing a full range of services including advisory, tax, estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. The firm also supports clients with financial statement preparation, audit and assurance, bookkeeping, and payroll.

With a collaborative team environment, our client combines the advantages of a close-knit firm with exposure to complex and engaging work. They are committed to delivering high-quality service while fostering professional growth, continuous learning, and work-life balance.

What Our Client Offers