Junior Accountant (Part-time)

Wright Tax Services; Canada; Remote; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Exposure to diverse clients

Direct feedback from reviewers

Room to take on corporate tax

Job summary

Wright Tax Services, a growing fully virtual accounting practice serving clients across Canada, is hiring a part-time Junior Accountant. You will handle bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients using Xero and QuickBooks Online, with a strong emphasis on accurate reconciliations and timely month-end close.

You will also work on Canadian personal tax returns (T1) and support CRA processes, gaining exposure to GST/HST and year-end statements while working remotely from Canada.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
• 1–3 years hands-on bookkeeping, ideally in an accounting practice.
• Experience preparing Canadian personal tax returns (T1).
• Working knowledge of GST/HST and CRA requirements.
• Experience with Xero or QuickBooks Online, and strong Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication.

Responsibilities

• Keep books for a portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients in Xero and QuickBooks Online.
• Code transactions and reconcile bank, credit card and loan accounts monthly.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Prepare month-end and year-end closes, including journal entries, accruals and prepaid schedules.
• Prepare and file GST/HST returns and support payroll remittances.
• Build clean year-end working papers and draft financial statements for review.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Time management

Remote work discipline

Clear written communication

Education

Accounting diploma/degree or equivalent

1–3 years bookkeeping experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Wright Tax Services is a growing, fully virtual accounting practice serving individuals and businesses across Canada. We handle bookkeeping, personal tax and corporate tax for clients who want clear answers and accurate work.

We are hiring a part-time Junior Accountant to work closely with our team. Bookkeeping will be the largest part of your work, supported by Canadian personal tax work. If you are careful with detail, like clean reconciliations and want real exposure to many kinds of clients, this role is built for you.

What you will do

Bookkeeping

• Keep the books for a portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients in Xero and QuickBooks Online
• Code transactions and reconcile bank, credit card and loan accounts every month
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Prepare month-end and year-end closes, including journal entries, accruals and prepaid schedules
• Prepare and file GST/HST returns and support payroll remittances
• Build clean year-end working papers and draft financial statements for review

Personal tax

• Prepare T1 returns, including employment, investment, rental and self-employment income
• Collect and organize client documents and follow up on anything missing
• Prepare T4, T4A and T5 slips
• Help respond to CRA notices and requests for review

Client and team

• Answer routine client questions clearly and on time
• Follow our review checklists and keep every file fully documented
• Flag issues early and bring a suggested solution

What you bring

• Diploma or degree in accounting, or equivalent work experience
• 1 to 3 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, ideally in an accounting practice
• Experience preparing Canadian personal tax returns (T1)
• Working knowledge of GST/HST and CRA requirements
• Experience with Xero or QuickBooks Online, and strong Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication
• The discipline to manage your own deadlines while working remotely

Great to have

• Experience preparing corporate tax returns (T2) and related schedules
• Experience preparing year-end financial statements for corporations
• Enrolment in the CPA program or a plan to pursue it
• Experience with professional tax preparation software

Why join us

• Fully remote work from anywhere in Canada
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
• Direct feedback from experienced reviewers on your work
• Room to take on corporate tax and more responsibility as the practice grows

What you need to work remotely

• Legal eligibility to work in Canada
• Reliable high-speed internet
• A private workspace where client information stays confidential