Remote Junior Accountant: Bookkeeping & Tax (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, 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.