Senior Bookkeeper

Elby Professional Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join our client near Cambridge, Ontario. This full-time, stand-alone accounting role offers ownership of day-to-day financial operations and the opportunity to maintain accurate records.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will prepare financial reports, oversee payroll, perform bank and general ledger reconciliations, manage accounts payable and receivable, and assist with month-end and year-end closes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of full-cycle accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver financial reports to support management decision-making.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Complete bank and general ledger reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Maintain precise financial records through consistent data entry.
• Administer Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Coordinate and submit required government filings (e.g., HST and payroll remittances).
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Act as a point of contact for internal teams, vendors, and external partners.

Skills

Detail orientation

Organization

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Payroll processing

Bank reconciliations

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting/finance

Tools

N/A

Job description

Our client, a well-established organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their team near Cambridge, ON. This is a full-time, stand-alone accounting position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day accounting function and oversee the organization’s financial records.Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate and timely financial operations. This opportunity is well suited to a dependable, hands-on accounting professional looking for long-term stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to become an integral part of an established organization.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and deliver financial reports to support management decision-makingOversee payroll processing and ensure accuracy and timelinessComplete bank and general ledger reconciliations on a regular basisMaintain precise financial records through consistent and accurate data entryAdminister Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functionsCoordinate and submit all required government filings, including HST and payroll remittancesSupport month-end and year-end close activitiesAct as a point of contact for internal teams, vendors, and external partners, providing timely and professional assistanceQualifications:Minimum 5+ years of full-cycle accounting or bookkeeping experiencePost-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related fieldHigh level of attention to detail and accuracyStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentStrong verbal and written communication skills#ACC1 This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience