Remote-Ready Bookkeeper for Small Businesses

HR Service Jobs; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Service Jobs is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage and maintain accurate financial records for small businesses. The role involves recording transactions, reconciling bank statements, managing invoices, and preparing essential reports.

You will collaborate with business owners, accountants, and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information. Ideal candidates have strong numerical skills, integrity, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Basic bookkeeping knowledge and proficiency with debits/credits.
• Familiarity with AP, AR, GL maintenance, and expense tracking.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets with basic formulas.
• Experience with bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks/Xero is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Good numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and ensure accurate entries.
• Monitor supplier invoices, payment details, and schedules.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices; track payments and aging.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain organised expense records and prepare summaries.
• Assist in producing basic financial statements and cash flow reports.
• Support payroll records and coordinate with payroll where needed.
• Post transactions to general ledger and correct errors.
• Organise financial documents for tax professionals and audits.
• Track cash flow and notify stakeholders of unusual activity.
• Use bookkeeping software and spreadsheets to manage data.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Collaborate with business owners and accountants to resolve queries.

Skills

Basic bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger maintenance

Expense tracking

Excel / Google Sheets

Attention to detail

Numerical reasoning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Integrity / confidentiality

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma/degree in Accounting or related

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Zoho Books

Tally

Job description

HR Service Jobs is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage and maintain accurate financial records for small businesses. The role involves recording transactions, reconciling bank statements, managing invoices, and preparing essential reports.

You will collaborate with business owners, accountants, and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information. Ideal candidates have strong numerical skills, integrity, and confidentiality.