Job Description:
Our client is a fast-growing Canadian bookkeeping and advisory firm serving service-based businesses across Canada. They're building a strong, reliable, and collaborative remote team — and looking for a Senior Bookkeeper with Canadian experience.
This is not an entry-level role; ideally for someone who understands the nuances of Canadian bookkeeping, is confident owning client files, and can operate independently while maintaining high standards.
Schedule:
- Between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mountain Time), Monday - Friday (20 hours per week)
Responsibilities
You will manage a portfolio of Canadian small business clients and be responsible for:
- Full-cycle bookkeeping
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Cleaning up messy or catch-up files
- Managing GST/HST filings
- Payroll processing and payroll remittances
- T4 preparation support
- Preparing working papers for year-end accountants
- Communicating directly with clients when needed
- Identifying errors or process gaps proactively
Requirements (Canadian Experience Required)
- 5+ years of bookkeeping experience
- Strong knowledge of Canadian GST/HST rules
- Experience with Canadian payroll and CRA remittances
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required)
- Experience cleaning up historical bookkeeping errors
- Strong reconciliation skills
- Comfortable stepping into disorganized books and confidently bringing them up to standard.
Bonus if you have:
- Experience with Dext
- Experience with Keeper / Double
- Experience working in an accounting firm environment
- Familiarity with multi-entity clients
- Experience supporting T2 year-end prep
Who You Are
- Reliable and consistent
- Calm under deadline pressure
- Comfortable asking clarifying questions
- Process-oriented but flexible
- Able to take ownership of your client files
- Values clean systems and clear communication
Independent Contractor Perks:
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
Note
- Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.