Overview:

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeping & Payroll Specialist (US & Canada) to manage full-charge bookkeeping, multi-country payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting across US and Canadian operations. You’ll leverage your expertise in QuickBooks Online, Xero, and WaveApps to maintain accurate financial records, support tax compliance, and collaborate with leadership, vendors, clients, and external CPAs. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with the client’s in-house AI accounting solution, helping streamline financial workflows and increase efficiency and capacity.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST | Remote, Full-Time

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily full-charge bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance
• Process multi-country payroll accurately and on time while maintaining full compliance with US and Canadian payroll rules and tax withholdings
• Maintain, update, and audit financial records across multiple accounting systems, including QuickBooks, Xero, and WaveApps
• Conduct regular bank, credit card, and inter-system reconciliations to maintain total data accuracy
• Prepare monthly management reports, profit-and-loss summaries, and financial packages for company leadership
• Assist in preparing for annual tax filings by ensuring documentation aligns with CRA (Canada) and IRS/State (US) guidelines
• Track, verify, and reconcile expense entries, vendor invoices, and client payments
• Collaborate with business owners, internal leadership, and external CPA firms to streamline financial workflows and address accounting inquiries
• Responsible for receiving information from vendors and sending follow-ups to key clients for information, statements, or payments
• Utilize and transition to the client's in-house AI solution for accounting, which will improve efficiency and capacity

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial operations for small-to-medium businesses
• Bachelor's degree or professional certification in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with both US and Canadian payroll regulations and business tax rules
• Proven technical expertise using multiple cloud accounting platforms, specifically QuickBooks Online, Xero, and WaveApps
• Demonstrated background in processing end-to-end payroll and filing associated statutory remittances
• Advanced spreadsheet skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for reporting and data reconciliation
• Strong track record of preparing clean management reports and financial summaries
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to articulate financial details clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Nice-to-Have Requirements:

• Direct experience handling cross-border US/Canada multi-currency accounting and FX reconciliations
• Prior experience supporting e-commerce, wholesale distribution, or sustainable packaging businesses

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note:

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