Staff Accountant

MNP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment counseling firm in Toronto is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience. Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, managing accounts payable and receivable, and reconciling bank accounts. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive health benefits package

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional bookkeeping experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with corporate tax processes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger by accurately posting daily financial transactions.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable including posting invoices.
• Reconcile bank accounts for the firm holding companies and family trusts.

Skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Attention to detail

SAGE accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAGE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 2008 BloombergSen Inc. is a Toronto-based independent partner-owned investment counseling firm that manages approximately $2 billion in assets for high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations and institutions. The firm is known for its disciplined long-term value investing philosophy focusing on concentrated portfolios of high-quality businesses trading below intrinsic value. With a five- to ten-year investment horizon BloombergSen emphasizes capital preservation and sustainable growth aligning its interests with clients by investing its own capital alongside theirs. The company operates with a lean high-performing team and maintains a reputation for deep research, financial rigor and client-focused service.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our team in a growing environment. This role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for the operating company and the private holding companies held by the principals through a family office lens. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, and experienced in both corporate and personal finance matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the general ledger by accurately posting daily financial transactions in line with accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable including posting invoices and ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Monitor daily cash balances, forecast upcoming payments and initiate internal transactions with appropriate approvals.
• Reconcile bank accounts for the firm holding companies and family trusts.
• Reconcile intercompany receivables / payables with BloombergSen funds on a monthly basis.
• Maintain a monthly invoice checklist to ensure completeness and prompt processing.
• Review and process expense reports from company credit cards and employees ensuring proper coding and policy compliance.
• Process weekly payroll through ADP, post entries into Sage and perform reconciliations.
• Execute month-end close procedures and submit filings such as EHT, HST and corporate tax returns within regulatory deadlines.
• Track and review operational expenses (e.g. legal, audit, donations, renovations); maintain payment schedules and reconcile against approved quotes.
• Keep accurate electronic records including invoices and statements of account.
• Assist in preparing monthly trial balances, income statements and year-end financial statements.
• Support the Compliance Group with regulatory filings checklists, logs and recordkeeping across monthly, quarterly and annual cycles.
• Liaise with CRA on audits and ad hoc requests providing timely updates to the team.
• Contribute to annual audit preparation and reporting.
• Draft and organize process documents, memos and summary reports on internal servers.
• Provide backup support to team members as needed.
• Participate in ad hoc projects based on the firm's evolving needs.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting along with a recognized accounting designation.
• Minimum 5 years of professional bookkeeping experience, ideally within an investment firm or family office.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with corporate tax processes is an asset.
• Experience with SAGE accounting software is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology platforms that enhance reporting and payment systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High attention to detail and a zero-tolerance approach to errors in financial transactions.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Self-driven and proactive in managing workload and responsibilities.
• Takes ownership of work quality and follows through to completion.

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including paramedical services, dental coverage, life and disability insurance, a health spending account and a fitness / wellness allowance.
• Opportunity to join a boutique high-integrity investment firm with a long-term value-driven philosophy.
• Direct exposure to both corporate and family office operations working closely with senior leadership.
• A flexible, collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment alongside a talented and driven team.

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. We are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please forward your resume to

Required Experience : Staff IC

Key Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliation, General Ledger Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Account Analysis, GAAP, QuickBooks, Pivot tables, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Sage, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Dynamics GP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1