Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant

Joseph Murray & Associates Consulting Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm in downtown Toronto is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant to manage financial statements and bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Accounting and proficiency in accounting software. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The position offers 20 hours per week at $27 per hour, with a hybrid work environment, requiring in-person attendance at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing financial statements and tax filings for a consulting firm.
• Proficient in journal entries and bookkeeping tasks.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare month-end reports and year-end statements.
• Process sales invoices and ensure accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Proficiency in managing bookkeeping

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Experience with accounting software

Ability to work in a hybrid environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Overview

JMA Consulting is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant for 20 hours per week at $27 per hour. The role is in-person in our office in downtown Toronto, ON.

Company Description

We are a small professional services team of world leaders in CiviCRM, open source constituency relationship management software used by over 11,000 non-profit organizations around the world. As experts in CiviCRM, we take on some of the most challenging projects providing software for donor, membership, event, grant, volunteer and case management. We integrate CiviCRM into WordPress, Drupal and develop apps and SaaS applications with it. Our growing company has staff in Canada, Australia, India, UK and the US.

Role Description

The Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant will be responsible for managing financial statements, handling bookkeeping tasks, using accounting software, and ensuring accurate journal entries. This role also includes general administrative duties to support the consultancy's operations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, monitoring and reconciling general ledger accounts
• Reconciliation of 10 bank balances in four currencies
• Assisting the President in recording his billable time
• Processing sales invoices for consulting hours and services and verifying against contracts
• Recording ad hoc adjusting entries on a regular basis
• Identifying issues and errors, investigating discrepancies, and supporting in resolutions
• Preparing the month end reports and year end statements in a timely manner
• Preparing GST / HST filings, overseeing payroll filings, preparing T2 filings including historical filings
• Contributing to innovation, which may include initiating process improvement, documenting new or updated procedures, developing standardized templates and collaborating with the President and other team members on such initiatives

Qualifications

• Proficiency in managing bookkeeping and preparing financial statements and tax filings for a consulting firm
• Experience with accounting software and accurate journal entries
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
• Previous experience in a consultancy or similar industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Mandatory Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Able to work in-person a minimum of 3 days per week in our Toronto office at King St E and Parliament
• Able to provide 3 professional references; two references are in a supervisory role or have directed your work capacity