Bookkeeping Associate (Contract)

LiveCA; Toronto; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian accounting firm is seeking a fully remote Bookkeeping Associate for a maternity leave contract. The ideal candidate will manage client expectations, maintain accounts, and ensure timely responses to inquiries. Requirements include an accounting/business diploma and strong organizational skills. This position offers a flexible schedule and a salary between $50,000 and $65,000 CAD.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

3 floating holidays

Extended health benefits

Tech stipend of $150/month

Qualifications

• Experience at a Canadian accounting firm would be an asset.
• Skilled in learning new accounting programs and systems.
• Ability to multitask competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely responses to client questions.
• Maintain, monitor, and reconcile General Ledger accounts.
• Process sales and purchase invoices.
• Sales tax recording and filings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Accounting software proficiency

Client service passion

Education

Accounting/business diploma/certificate

Job description

This is a fully remote position open to residents across Canada can be based in any city province or territory.

TL;DR :

Role : Bookkeeping Associate (Maternity Leave Contract - 40 hours a week)

Location : Remote open to any Canadian resident

Team Size : 60

Experience : Ideal candidate would have experience at an accounting firm or managing multiple clients

Salary Range : $50K - $65K (CAD)

More Details : visit MORE INFO

LiveCA LLP is one of Canadas largest online Chartered Professional Accounting firms with a community that spans from coast to coast.

Reimagining the accounting industry and accounting firm culture - our vision is for every individual on the LiveCA team to find fulfillment not only in their professional endeavors but also to feel supported in enjoying their pursuits outside of work.

Our core values are a reflection of the people who make up our team. When your personal values align with ours youll find yourself more excited about the work you do.

• Empathetic
• Humbly Confident
• Collaborative
• Adaptable
• Growth Oriented

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Bookkeeping Associate you will be responsible for delivering a great client experience that results in strong and lasting client relationships. To succeed in this role you will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following :

• Providing timely responses to client questions and managers client expectations
• Maintaining monitoring and reconciling General Ledger accounts
• Reconciliation of bank balances and credit card transactions as needed
• Processing of sales and purchase invoices
• Recording ad hoc adjusting entries on a regular basis
• Identifying issues and errors investigating discrepancies and supporting in resolutions
• Sales tax recording and filings
• Preparing the month end in a timely manner
• Providing coverage for colleagues as needed
• Contributing to innovation which may include initiating process improvement documenting new or updated procedures developing standardized templates and collaborating with the larger team on such initiatives.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Accounting / business diploma / certificate or equivalent work experience
• Experience at a Canadian accounting firm would be an asset
• Youre skilled in learning new accounting programs and systems
• You have strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task competing priorities
• You have a passion for excellent client services
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others towards a common goal
• we recognize that the best person for the job may not tick all these boxes. All applications will be reviewed (by a human) to determine relevant experience / education.

WHY LIVECA

• Remote Friendly and Flexible Schedule : at LiveCA you are not tied to specific office hours. Our team has autonomy over when and how they work as long as their team and clients continue to be supported.
• PTO : 3 weeks vacation and 3 floating holidays per year for cultural or personal events that dont fall within the statutory holiday calendar. All employees start with 10 paid Sick / Mental Health days.
• Benefits : Extended health benefits and an additional $2000 / year Health Spending Account for any other needs.
• Tech stipend : of $150 / month for at-home office / tech expense that falls outside of the equipment LiveCA provides to all employees.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

LiveCA is an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome people of diverse backgrounds perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will strive to accommodate applicants needs throughout the recruitment process. If selected to move forward please email with the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Required Experience : IC

Key Skills

IVR,SOAP,Avaya,Solaris,Cost Accounting Standards,Database Design,Hibernate,ITIL,Weblogic,Express.js,Contracts,ASP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 50000 - 65000