Part-Time Bookkeeper: Detail‑Oriented & Client‑Focused

Employment Help Centre; Lincoln; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

JZ Bookkeeping & Tax Services in Lincoln, Ontario is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper for a part-time, in-office role. The candidate will manage client books, payroll remittances, GST/HST filings, and assist with personal and corporate tax returns.

The position focuses on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely communication with small business clients, with peak season intensity and occasional extra hours. Office is in Lincoln, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant bookkeeping experience, ideally within a public accounting, tax preparation, or bookkeeping firm serving multiple clients.
• Working toward, or holding, a CPB designation is considered an asset.
• Prior experience with personal and/or small business tax return preparation is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with CRA remittances and filings (GST/HST, payroll) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books for a portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients, including data entry, accounts payable/receivable, and bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end and year-end working papers and financial statements for client review.
• Identify and correct discrepancies in client records, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Maintain organized client files in line with firm procedures and confidentiality standards.
• Process client payroll, including remittances and year-end T4/T4A preparation.
• Prepare and file GST/HST returns and other regulatory filings with CRA deadlines.
• Assist with the preparation of personal (T1) and corporate (T2) tax returns.
• Communicate with clients to collect documentation and answer routine questions.
• Support owner with general administrative tasks, especially during peak season.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Discretion

Independent work

Pressure management

Education

Accounting diploma/certificate

CPB designation (asset)

Tools

Sage

Job description

JZ Bookkeeping & Tax Services in Lincoln, Ontario is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper for a part-time, in-office role. The candidate will manage client books, payroll remittances, GST/HST filings, and assist with personal and corporate tax returns.

The position focuses on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely communication with small business clients, with peak season intensity and occasional extra hours. Office is in Lincoln, Ontario.