Bookkeeper

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits Plan

Transit reimbursement program

Rewards and recognition program

Job summary

A reputable wealth management firm based in Toronto is looking for a Bookkeeper to assist in managing accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include recording transactions in Sage, handling payroll, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Candidates must be detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. This is an on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in bookkeeping.
• Knowledge and experience in Pooled Fund Accounting is an asset.
• Superb attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions in Sage.
• Manage full cycle accounts payable and vendor correspondence.
• Process company payrolls in Sage and calculate deductions.

Skills

Accounting and analytical skills

Sage or QuickBooks proficiency

Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organization and multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

BOOKKEEPER – Successful Investor Wealth Management Inc.

We are an established wealth management firm with 20+ years’ experience in independent portfolio management with assets under management of $1 billion and growing.

Successful Investor Wealth Management is actively seeking a Bookkeeper with strong accounting and analytical skills who will assist our General Accountant by ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our accounting area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support for accounting and bookkeeping functions for Successful Investor Wealth Management and its affiliated companies, including the following:

• Record daily financial transactions in Sage (receipts, invoices/payments, bank and credit card transactions etc.).
• Manage full cycle accounts payable, correspondence with vendors, processing payment using EFTs, and maintaining records of invoices and supporting documents.
• Process company payrolls in Sage (salaries paid out via direct deposit). Calculate payroll deductions and submit payments to government. Issue employee ROEs as required.
• Record revenue based on information received from various departments.
• Administer internal PO Process for all company expenditures.
• Monitor cash positions in bank accounts and assist in cash management.
• Handle petty cash.
• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations periodically for multiple accounts.
• Periodically prepare GST/HST payable schedules and timely payments to Government.
• Processing inter-company reconciliations, adjustments, journal entries, and balancing the General Ledger (month, quarter, year-end).
• Reconciliations of accounts at period end to identify any errors or duplications in records.
• Maintain supporting documentation and proper filing system for all financial transactions.
• Additional tasks and ad hoc projects as assigned by Manager.
• Assist with Pooled Fund Accounting functions including the preparation of various schedules, statements, filings, and tax returns.
• Other ad-hoc Fund Accounting assistance as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in bookkeeping.
• Experience using Sage or QuickBooks (Sage preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advance skills in Excel.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Knowledge and experience in Pooled Fund Accounting is an asset.
• Excellent ability to organize, manage multiple tasks and prioritize to meet hard deadlines.
• Works well independently, takes initiative and is proactive.
• Superb attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Other Information

• Working hours are generally 9:00am – 5:00pm but may occasionally run beyond, especially during peak periods.

On-site role located near Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. in North York, Toronto. We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable team member who can thrive in a fast-paced work environment to achieve our goals.

Pre-employment work references, credit and criminal background checks are required.

Additional Information

Benefits

After the standard three-month waiting period, successful new hires are eligible to join the Company’s Group Benefits Plan, which provides a range of life, health, and dental benefits, with premiums fully paid by the Company. After this same waiting period, transit commuters will also be eligible to participate in a generous reimbursement program to help subsidize public transportation costs to-and-from the office.

To help foster our culture of appreciation, employees have an opportunity to participate in our company wide program to give and receive rewards and recognition for high performance and service.

Other

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

Successful Investor Wealth Management does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making systems to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made through human review of application materials, interviews, and assessments conducted by our recruitment team.

Successful Investor Wealth Management welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.