Senior Bookkeeper

Gauvreaucpa; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory in Winnipeg is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join our Winnipeg office. The role may be based in-office or performed remotely for the Winnipeg office, with responsibility for reviewing and signing off client files and onboarding new clients.

You will support Associate Bookkeepers, manage multiple client files, ensure accuracy of bookkeeping and tax filings, and collaborate with the Manager on client onboarding and file setup.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Karbon, outlook, and other internal systems.
• Working knowledge of QBO and other bookkeeping software (as needed).
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of work quality and timelines.
• Confidence in quality of overall work to be completed without supervision.
• Strong communication skills for client and team interaction.
• Sound problem solving ability and solutions focused mindset.
• Ability to work well within a team environment to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and sign off of client files for accuracy and completeness.
• Support associate bookkeepers with file reviews, training, and issue resolution.
• Manage onboarding for new clients and proper setup of files.
• Coordinate with clients to maintain ongoing communication and file completion.
• Review client T4s, ROEs, WSIB, and year-end adjusting entries when applicable.
• Prepare and provide reporting to clients as needed.
• Ensure on-time, accurate completion of client files and manage client list.

Skills

Karbon

Outlook

QBO

Independent work

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join our Winnipeg office. This position may be based in our Winnipeg office or performed remotely for the Winnipeg office.

Who We Are

At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, we exist to help entrepreneurs build the business, and the life, of their dreams. As a purpose-driven firm generating $25M in annual revenue with a team of 200 professionals, we combine deep expertise in accounting, tax, law, and advisory with an unwavering commitment to empowering business owners.

Our culture is built on excellence, accountability, collaboration, and growth. We believe in supporting our people to reach their full potential, just as we support our clients in achieving theirs. Joining our team means being part of an innovative, fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact on the success of entrepreneurs across Canada.

Role (Overview of the Position)

The Senior Bookkeeper will demonstrate a consistent level of quality in their work to a point where they can take responsibility of review and sign off of files. The Senior Bookkeeper is responsible for the accurate sign off of client files, managing communication with clients including participating in client onboarding, and supporting associate bookkeepers with file reviews, training, and issue resolution.

Responsibilities (Tasks Associated with the Role)

• Ability to navigate through full-service bookkeeping services for external businesses on files of medium to high complexity
• Manage, organize, and prioritize deliverables for multiple clients
• Support a team of Associate Bookkeepers as a first point of contact for questions/issues
• Review prepared bookkeeping files for accuracy and file sales taxes
• Collaborate with Manager in client onboarding meetings and properly setup new client files for preparation
• Manage ongoing correspondence with clients for file completion
• Responsible for reviewing client T4s, ROE’s, WSIB, year end adjusting entries when applicable
• Prepare and provide reporting to clients as needed

• On-time and accurate completion of client files, and self-management of client list and support
• Address constraints related to the completion of files to meet deadlines
• Self-review of completed bookkeeping files to proactively address errors or omissions
• Capacity expectations are (approximately): file review, client communication including client onboarding, completion of BKK files or procedures, team support, meetings/other

This job description is not all-inclusive and certain activities, duties or responsibilities may be required of the employee as needed.

Qualifications/Skills & Experience

• Working knowledge of Karbon, outlook, and other internal systems
• Working knowledge of QBO and other bookkeeping software (as needed)
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of work quality and timelines
• Confidence in quality of overall work to be completed without supervision
• Strong communication skills for client and team interaction
• Sound problem solving ability and solutions focused mindset
• Ability to work well within a team environment to support colleagues

We have Five Core Values at Our Firm:

1. All In(passion for what you do and a commitment to excellence)
2. Own It(solutions oriented, owning outcomes)
3. Choose Opportunity(willingness to innovate)
4. Relentless Excellence(redefining expectations)
5. Better Together(teamwork drives the best results)

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

Applicants are advised that AI may be used to support aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening or scheduling

Learn more about us here: https://gauvreaucpa.ca/join-us/and in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuJBnoF5lpY

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