Senior Accountant

About Our Client

We are a modern accounting and tax operations firm focused on delivering high-quality bookkeeping corporate tax support and financial clarity for Canadian businesses. We operate with a tech-first approach using cloud accounting systems automation and standardized workflows to manage clients efficiently and accurately at scale.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to independently manage a portfolio of approximately 15 clients. You will be responsible for full-cycle bookkeeping month-end close financial reporting and tax-ready file preparation using QuickBooks Online and integrated tools.

This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge attention to detail and the ability to work in a structured process-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for 15 Canadian business clients
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and reconciliations
• Categorize transactions according to Canadian accounting standards (ASPE)
• Manage accounts payable/receivable processes when applicable
• Ensure monthly financial records are clean and tax-ready

Month-End & Reporting

• Perform month-end close procedures for all assigned clients
• Reconcile bank credit card loan and intercompany accounts
• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L Balance Sheet Cash Flow if required)
• Identify inconsistencies and proactively resolve accounting issues

Tax Preparation Support

• Collaborate with tax reviewers or CPA leads

Client Communication

• Respond to client accounting inquiries in a structured and professional manner
• Request missing documents and ensure compliance deadlines are met
• Explain financial results in simple client-friendly language when needed

Systems & Process Optimization

• Work primarily in QuickBooks Online and integrated tools
• Follow standardized SOPs for bookkeeping and month-end close
• Identify process inefficiencies and suggest automation improvements
• Maintain high data integrity across all client files

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• QuickBooks Online Certification (mandatory)
• 37 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Experience managing multiple clients or entities simultaneously
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently

Technical Skills

• QuickBooks Online (Advanced proficiency required)
• Bank reconciliation & financial statement preparation
• Chart of accounts structuring
• Expense categorization and COGS allocation
• Familiarity with tools such as TaxPrep TaxDome or similar systems is an asset
• Comfort working in cloud-based remote-first environments

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Highly organized with excellent time management
• Comfortable handling 15 clients concurrently without loss of quality
• Proactive communicator (doesnt wait for issues to escalate)
• Process-driven and systems-oriented thinker
• Able to work under deadlines (month-end cycles)

Performance Expectations

• Monthly books completed accurately and on time for all clients.
• Zero material misclassifications or recurring errors.
• Responsive communication within 24 hours.
• Consistent adherence to SOPs.
• Strong audit-ready file quality.

Why Join Us

• Work with a structured high-performance accounting system
• Exposure to multiple industries and client types
• Automation-first workflow environment
• Clear processes no chaos bookkeeping
• Opportunity to grow into senior or lead roles as the firm scales