Bookkeeper

Northbound Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper in Toronto, responsible for managing the full accounting cycle. Candidates should have 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, especially with HST and payroll, and proficiency in QuickBooks. The role offers competitive compensation, flexible working conditions, and full benefits for employees and their families. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and support for mental health.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Full benefits for immediate family

Short Fridays

Flexible dress code

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full cycle bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in preparing HST and payroll filings.
• Experience in preparing T1 and T2 tax returns is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recording transactions in accounting software.
• Preparing adjusting journal entries.
• Calculating source deductions and preparing payroll.

Skills

Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organization and time management skills

Strong ability to handle multi-tasks

Working knowledge of tax programs

Tools

QuickBooks

Word

Excel

Outlook

Tax Prep or Cantax

CaseWare/Jazz-it

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to join the team. The ideal candidate has experience working in a public accounting environment and the ability to manage multiple client engagements at once. The bookkeeper is responsible for undertaking various tasks to complete the full accounting cycle of a file. This includes preparing the financial statements, reconciliation of accounts, performing appropriate payroll calculations, and assisting with personal and corporate tax returns.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Recording transactions in appropriate accounting software (QuickBooks or CaseWare)
• Preparing adjusting journal entries
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliations
• Calculating source deductions and prepare monthly payroll
• Reconciling inter-company accounts
• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements from QuickBooks upon clients requests
• Analyzing general ledgers to investigate any discrepancies
• Preparing and filing HST returns
• Preparing and filing T4, T5, EHT and WSIB
• Calculating depreciation income tax accruals and reconcile inter-company accounts
• Understand technical standards, with the expected level of assistance and supervision
• Effectively work with CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) to resolve various tax issues on behalf of clients
• Work directly with clients on bookkeeping matters and respond effectively to client requests
• Recognize relevant financial statement issues from basic analysis and provide appropriate recommendations to managers and clients
• Other duties, as required

Summary of Experience

• 3+ years of full cycle bookkeeping experience
• Experience in preparing HST and payroll filings
• Experience in preparing T1 and T2 tax returns is preferred
• Experience in preparing bookkeeping for stock trading investment accounts is an asset
• Experience in preparing Notice of Reader and working papers using CaseWare is an asset

Requirements:

• Must be proficient in using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of tax programs (Tax Prep or Cantax) is preferred
• Working knowledge of CaseWare/Jazz-it is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong ability to pay attention to details
• Strong ability to handle multi-tasks in a fast-paced working environment

Offers You:

• Opportunity for growth gain direct experience working with a wide-range of industry groups and clients
• Mentorship our teams operate with an open door policy
• Collaborative environment everyone has a say in our success
• Competitive compensation based on the Toronto market + opportunity for annual bonuses
• Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members, paid by the firm
• Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)
• Summer Fridays Off (July and August)
• Flexible dress code
• Mental health resources and on-going mental health support
• Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community
• As a member of Nexia, you will have access to a global network of accounting and consulting professionals and training opportunities.