Senior Bookkeeper

Elementcpa; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Element CPA is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to support innovative startups across Canada. In this fully remote role, you will manage client portfolios, oversee bookkeeping processes, and assist with financial reporting. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Xero.

Benefits

Flexible vacation and time-off policy

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Mentorship opportunities for CPA candidates

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in a remote environment.
• Hands-on payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business clients.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records for assigned clients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or finance

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Element CPA is a virtual CPA firm serving tech startups across Canada and the US. Our mission is to bring innovation to the accounting world while supporting inspiring entrepreneurs who are making a difference.

We’re a small but mighty, fully remote team providing technology-driven outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services. Our work directly contributes to the growth and success of our clients.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for smart, proactive individuals like you to help us reach the next level. We value problem-solvers who offer solutions and contribute meaningfully to the team.

About the role

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you’ll play a key role in helping innovative startups gain financial clarity so they can continue to scale and thrive.

Your responsibilities will include managing a portfolio of business clients, overseeing bookkeeping processes, assisting with financial reporting at month- and year-end, handling sales tax filings, and supporting internal reporting tasks.

You’ll build and maintain strong relationships with clients, communicating with them via email, Slack, and virtual meetings.

What Your Day to Day Will Look Like

• Maintain accurate financial records for assigned clients, including reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable processing, payroll recording, and general ledger entries.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies while ensuring documentation is complete.
• Maintain and reconcile monthly schedules for prepaid expenses, deferred accounts, and fixed assets.
• Ensure client books are accurate and proactively address any discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting and preparation of workpapers.
• Support the bookkeeping team to ensure all tasks remain on schedule.
• Maintain accountability for the quality and timeliness of tasks related to your clients.
• Contribute to additional bookkeeping, tax, and sales tax-related tasks as needed.
• Utilize cloud-based accounting software and remote tools for seamless collaboration.
• Communicate regularly with team members and clients via virtual platforms.

What You Need to Succeed

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field (e.g. diploma or degree).
• 3+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, preferably in a firm or environment where you're managing multiple client files.
• At least 3 years of experience successfully working in a remote environment.
• Hands-on payroll experience, including processing pay runs and remittances.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build client relationships.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities to solve problems efficiently.
• You thrive working remotely and leveraging technology to stay connected and efficient.
• Proficiency with Xero and strong Excel skills.
• A proactive mindset and ability to transform disorganized books into well-structured financial records.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while meeting multiple deadlines.
• A commitment to exceptional customer service, with previous client-facing experience.

Why Join Us

• A collaborative, open, and transparent work culture.
• Work directly with some of the most innovative startups in the industry.
• Autonomy and ownership over your work and results.
• Your voice matters - help shape the future of the firm.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy.
• An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Mentorship opportunities for CPA candidates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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