Accountant

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Accountant who can independently manage client accounts and handle day-to-day bookkeeping through month-end processes.

Qualifications:
- Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
- Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries, and balance sheet management.
- Experience with Canadian bookkeeping, particularly HST/GST and CRA payments.

Key Responsibilities:
- Categorize financial transactions and reconcile bank and credit card accounts using QuickBooks Online.
- Manage accounts receivable, including preparing invoices, applying payments, and monitoring outstanding balances.
- Manage accounts payable, including entering bills, matching receipts, and checking for duplicate expenses.
- Record HST/GST filings and payments accurately.
- Record corporate tax payments and other CRA transactions using the appropriate balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare payroll journal entries and record payroll remittances.
- Manage QBO Projects and progress invoicing.
- Complete month-end checklists using Financial Cents.
- Identify discrepancies, investigate errors, and report unusual transactions.
- Help create and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records for multiple clients.

Requirements:
- At least 2 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience.
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
- Experience with bank feeds, transaction categorization, reconciliations, invoices, bills, and journal entries.
- Solid understanding of balance sheets, liabilities, owner contributions, loans, and tax payables.
- Experience handling full-cycle accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Familiarity with QBO Projects and progress invoicing.
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial reporting.
- Excellent written English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to ask questions and clarify discrepancies rather than make assumptions.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Canadian or US clients.
- Familiarity with Canadian payroll, including CPP, EI, and source deductions.
- Knowledge of HST/GST and CRA payments.
- Accounting degree, bookkeeping certification, or CPA-track background.
- Experience using Financial Cents and Google Workspace.

Location: Remote - Anywhere

Skills required for this job:

• Accounting
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Balance sheet
• Bank reconciliation
• Bookkeeping
• Financial bookkeeping
• Financial reporting
• Google Workspace
• Journal entries
• Payroll
• Progress billing
• QuickBooks Online