Senior Bookkeeper

TEEMA; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial management company in Maple Ridge seeks a Senior Bookkeeper to manage client portfolios and perform technical accounting. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience and expert proficiency in QuickBooks Online. Responsibilities include preparing compliance returns, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role is perfect for those seeking a long-term position. Competitive salary offered between $60,000 and $80,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
• Expert proficiency in QuickBooks Online is required.
• Deep understanding of Canadian payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for a variety of clients simultaneously.
• Process monthly transactions up to the General Ledger/Trial Balance stage.
• Prepare and file GST, PST, and WCB returns.

Skills

Full-cycle bookkeeping experience

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online

Communication skills

Understanding of Canadian payroll legislation

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Sage 50

Job description

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper

Job ID: 84954

Location: Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Overview

Our client is seeking a technical and client-focused Bookkeeper to join their Maple Ridge Operations team. This is not a back-office data entry role. You will manage a diverse portfolio of small corporate clients, acting as their primary point of contact for monthly financial health, compliance, and software training. You will act as the “Quality Control” gatekeeper, ensuring General Ledgers are pristine before files are handed off to the Accounting Department for year-end. This role also involves mentorship of junior staff in an open-concept collaborative environment.

What you will be doing

• Portfolio Management: Manage bookkeeping for a variety of clients (multiple industries) simultaneously.
• Technical Accounting: Process monthly transactions up to the General Ledger/Trial Balance stage. Ensure inter-company loans, suspense accounts, and bank reconciliations are balanced and accurate.
• Compliance: Prepare and file GST, PST, and WCB returns. Manage full-cycle payroll, including T4 preparation.
• Client Advisory: Serve as the first point of contact for client queries. Translate accounting requirements to business owners and provide training on software best practices.
• Reporting: Generate accurate Management Reports (P&L, Balance Sheet) from QuickBooks/Sage for clients (Note: This role does not involve preparing T2s or CaseWare year-end engagements).
• Mentorship: Act as a technical resource for Intermediate and Junior Bookkeepers, reviewing work and providing guidance on complex transactions.

What you must have

• Experience: 3-5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience. Public Practice experience is highly preferred (must be comfortable juggling deadlines for 10-20+ distinct client files).
• Software: Expert proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) is required. Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and Sage 50 is a strong asset.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Canadian payroll legislation, sales tax (GST/PST), and debits/credits.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English. Must be able to confidently explain numbers to clients and resolve mystery transactions proactively.
• Fit: Looking for a long-term career home. (Note: This role is not suitable for individuals seeking to maintain their own private book of clients on the side).

Salary/Rate Range: $60,000.00 – $80,000.00

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com