senior bookkeeper

Excel Accounting Services Inc; Stratford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting service provider located in Stratford, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing tax returns, and processing payroll. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of bookkeeping experience and be proficient in relevant accounting software. This full-time position offers health benefits and requires authorization to work in Canada.

Benefits

Dental plan

Group insurance benefits

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years in bookkeeping or related field.
• Must be bondable and have a criminal record check.
• Own transportation and a valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Maintain financial records and balance accounts.
• Prepare tax returns and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client focus

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

Sage Accounting Software

Simply Accounting

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Stratford, PE C1B 1P4

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary: $21.00 to $25.00 per hour (negotiated)

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Post journal entries
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Reconcile accounts

Qualifications

• Education: College/CEGEP or equivalent experience
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years in bookkeeping or related field
• Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, Simply Accounting, Spreadsheet, Sage Accounting Software
• Security and safety: Bondable, Criminal record check
• Transportation: Own transportation, Own vehicle, Valid driver licence, Willing to travel
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently, Attention to detail, Fast‑paced environment, Tight deadlines, Work under pressure
• Personal suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Time management

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Other benefits: Free parking, Wellness program

Who can apply?

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-29