Senior Bookkeeper (IFS)

The HGA Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Canada is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to manage client records, supervise a bookkeeping team, and prepare financial statements. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of bookkeeping experience and a diploma in accounting or finance. This position emphasizes client service and strong communication skills, and is essential for maintaining financial integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of full cycle bookkeeping experience.
• Enrollment or completion of the Canadian Payroll Association Designation program is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the onboarding of new bookkeeping clients.
• Provide monthly bookkeeping services to clients.
• Prepare financial statements and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Procedures (GAAP)

High level of proficiency with MS Office applications

Strength in payroll and tax reconciliation

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary diploma in accounting, commerce, or finance

Tools

Sage (Simply)

Quickbooks

MS Office

QBO

Caseware

Job description

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director of the Integrated Financial Services, the Senior Bookkeeper is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by maintaining client records, CRA interaction, payroll, and regular financial reports to management. The Senior Bookkeeper supervises a team of bookkeeping staff, monitoring their workflow assignments and performance, as well as providing coaching and mentoring.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing the on-boarding of new bookkeeping clients
• Providing monthly bookkeeping services to clients
• Processing bi-weekly/ semi-monthly payroll for clients
• Preparing monthly journal entries and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts as well financial and operating statements
• Preparing and filing of GST returns (monthly, quarterly, annual, and Quick Method)
• Maintaining regular contact with clients and taxation authorities (CRA and provincial government)
• Checking and verifying source documents such as invoices, receipts, computer printouts
• Preparing financial statements (trial balance, income statement, balance sheet)
• Maintaining internal control systems
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assisting with budget preparation
• Maintaining complete filing system to support financial records
• Supervising and mentoring a team of bookkeeping staff
• Overseeing workflow processes of bookkeeping staff
• Other ad hoc projects (process improvement, best practices) as required
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary diploma in accounting, commerce, or finance plus a minimum of 5 years of full cycle bookkeeping experience
• Enrollment or completion of the Canadian Payroll Association Designation program would be considered an asset
  
  

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Procedures (GAAP)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• High level of proficiency with MS Office applications, Sage (Simply), QBO, Quickbooks, and Caseware
• Excellent knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, GST and tax reconciliation, journal entry posting and financial statement preparation
• Strong understanding of business tax worksheets
  
  

Competencies:

• Focus on client service orientation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong awareness of attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems independently and use sound judgement to raise awareness of challenging/complex issues
• Strong ability to make sound judgement calls, based on experience and critical thinking
• High level Organization and time management skills
• Strong Leadership, and ability to foster a team environment