Senior Bookkeeper

Vaco Recruiter Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Bonus after 3 months

RRSP contributions

Vacation: 2 weeks + 3 sick days

Year-end benefits: medical, dental, &

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is helping a boutique Ontario accounting firm hire a Senior Bookkeeper to manage full-cycle bookkeeping for clients in Ottawa, including AP, AR, reconciliations and month-end processes.

The role requires a diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, several years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency with QuickBooks Online, strong Excel skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Several years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks Online.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel and general computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising junior staff is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Prepare and review month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Prepare basic financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets.
• Assist with payroll and related accounting requirements.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and accounting issues.
• Assist with tax filings, remittances, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits and year-end activities.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial files and documentation.
• Review accounting records and work completed by junior team members.
• Identify and correct errors, discrepancies, and reconciliation issues.
• Maintain consistent bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Ensure deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
• Communicate financial information and accounting matters clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with client onboarding and accounting system setup.
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities as required.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to junior bookkeeping staff.
• Delegate tasks and monitor the quality and timeliness of work.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a boutique accounting and bookkeeping firm. They are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible hours
• Bonus: yes, after 3 months
• RSP: $2000 per year, employee contributes 1500 and company does $500
• Vacation: 2 weeks, 3 paid sicks days, 1 week off from Christmas to New Year

About the Opportunity

Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Prepare and review month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Prepare basic financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets.
• Assist with payroll and related accounting requirements.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and accounting issues.

Compliance & Reporting

• Assist with tax filings, remittances, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits and year-end activities.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial files and documentation.

Quality Control

• Review accounting records and work completed by junior team members.
• Identify and correct errors, discrepancies, and reconciliation issues.
• Maintain consistent bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Ensure deadlines and reporting requirements are met.

Client & Team Support

• Communicate financial information and accounting matters clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with client onboarding and accounting system setup.
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities as required.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to junior bookkeeping staff.
• Delegate tasks and monitor the quality and timeliness of work.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accounting systems and ensure financial information is properly recorded.
• Document accounting processes and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Support the implementation of new accounting tools and processes.

About You

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Several years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks Online.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel and general computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising junior staff is an asset.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $70,000 / year

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.