Staff Accountant

Avonim Recruitment & HR Consulting; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

CPA training access

Tax-season bonuses

Summer Fridays

Vacation allowance

Fitness allowance

Lunch & learns

Career progression

Job summary

Avonim Recruitment & HR Consulting is seeking a Staff Accountant for a flexible, hybrid role in Canada. You’ll work with a diverse client base across technology, energy, wellness, and professional services, using modern accounting tools and AI-enabled workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

2+ years of public accounting experience is preferred, with a North American bachelor's degree. The position offers CPA training access, tax-season bonuses, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a North American university or college.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple clients
• Record and categorize transactions using QuickBooks Online and other accounting software
• Complete bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage and review AP and AR records
• Assist with payroll entries and reconciliations
• Prepare GST/HST bookkeeping records and supporting documentation
• Prepare month-end and year-end files, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Identify discrepancies and follow up with clients to resolve outstanding items
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain missing information
• Support bookkeeping clean-up and catch-up engagements
• Leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy

Skills

Public accounting experience

Communication skills

Accounting software proficiency

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Tax software

Job description

Are you an accounting professional looking for a flexible opportunity where you can work with a diverse client base and continue developing your skills?

We're recruiting for a forward-thinking accounting firm seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their team.

You'll work with clients across industries including technology, energy, wellness, and professional services, while gaining exposure to modern accounting technology and AI-enabled workflows.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple clients
• Record and categorize transactions using QuickBooks Online and other accounting software
• Complete bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage and review AP and AR records
• Assist with payroll entries and reconciliations
• Prepare GST/HST bookkeeping records and supporting documentation
• Prepare month-end and year-end files, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Identify discrepancies and follow up with clients to resolve outstanding items
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain missing information
• Support bookkeeping clean-up and catch-up engagements
• Leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a North American university or college
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with tax filings and a solid understanding of the CRA Tax Code
• Experience with accounting and income tax software
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Tech-savvy, proactive approach to accounting and problem-solving

What You'll Get

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Access to a pre-approved CPA training office
• Tax-season bonuses
• Summer half-day Fridays
• $1,000 annual vacation allowance
• $300 annual fitness allowance
• Monthly lunch & learns
• Career progression opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can build your accounting career, work with a variety of clients, and embrace modern technology, this could be a great fit.

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