Bookkeeper (Canadian Accounting & Tax)

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Manila - Philippines

profile Monthly Salary: PHP 350 - 350
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

Job Highlights:

  • Contract type: Independent Contractor
  • Schedule: 20 hours/week flexible hours but ideally with some overlap with 9 - 5pm EST for meetings

Client Time zone: Ontario Canada (EST/EDT)


Client Overview


Join a dynamic and rapidly growing Canadian accounting firm led by an ambitious entrepreneur who is expanding his practice and acquiring new business. This forward-thinking firm specialises in serving diverse clients across Canada and utilises cutting-edge cloud-based technology to deliver exceptional financial services. Youll be part of an exciting growth story with significant opportunities for professional development skill expansion and long-term career advancement in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.



Job Description


This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled bookkeeper to join a thriving accounting practice during an exciting expansion phase. Youll work directly with modern cloud-based accounting systems supporting multiple clients while having the unique opportunity to grow your skills and responsibilities alongside the business. The role offers a clear progression path from part-time to full-time work with extensive training opportunities and the chance to develop expertise in various areas of accounting and financial management.



Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day bookkeeping operations using QuickBooks and other advanced cloud-based accounting platforms
  • Process financial transactions with precision and maintain impeccable records for a diverse client portfolio
  • Support payroll processing and related financial operations
  • Contribute to month-end and year-end closing procedures with attention to detail
  • Collaborate closely with the firm owner to ensure exceptional client service and account management
  • Participate in comprehensive training programs to expand your skill set and take on increasingly complex responsibilities
  • Assist with special projects related to business growth and client acquisition integration

Requirements

Core Accounting Skills:
  • Knowledge of Canadian accounting principles (ASPE)
  • Experience preparing/reviewing financial statements & working papers
  • Bookkeeping experience
  • Tax prep: T1 (personal) & T2 (corporate)
  • GST/HST filing & compliance

Technical / Software:
  • QBO (QuickBooks Online)
  • Zoho (Books or CRM)
  • CaseWare / CaseWare Cloud
  • TaxPrep or CCH iFirm (Canadian tax software)
  • Canopy (practice management)
  • Microsoft Excel (pivot tables formulas etc.)
  • Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT Copilot)

Soft Skills:
  • Strong written & verbal English
  • Detail-oriented organized deadline-driven
  • Self-starter; works well independently
  • Comfortable in remote/hybrid settings

Bonus / Nice-to-Have:
  • Work full EST hours
  • Client communication experience
  • Exposure to Canadian tax planning / cross-border
  • Prior public practice experience


Benefits

Independent Contractor Perks:
  • Permanent Work from Home
  • Immediate Hiring
  • Steady Freelance job

Please note that since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an Independent Contractor arrangement the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.


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Required Skills:

Requirements Core Accounting Skills: Knowledge of Canadian accounting principles (ASPE) Experience preparing/reviewing financial statements & working papers Bookkeeping experience Tax prep: T1 (personal) & T2 (corporate) GST/HST filing & compliance Technical / Software: QBO (QuickBooks Online) Zoho (Books or CRM) CaseWare / CaseWare Cloud TaxPrep or CCH iFirm (Canadian tax software) Canopy (practice management) Microsoft Excel (pivot tables formulas etc.) Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT Copilot) Soft Skills: Strong written & verbal English Detail-oriented organized deadline-driven Self-starter; works well independently Comfortable in remote/hybrid settings Bonus / Nice-to-Have: Work full EST hours Client communication experience Exposure to Canadian tax planning / cross-border Prior public practice experience

This is a remote position.Job Highlights: Contract type: Independent Contractor Schedule: 20 hours/week flexible hours but ideally with some overlap with 9 - 5pm EST for meetings Client Time zone: Ontario Canada (EST/EDT) Client Overview Join a dynamic and rapidly growing Canadian acc...
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Company Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Key Skills

  • Account Payable
  • Invoicing
  • Journal Entry
  • Data Entry
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Tax Returns
  • QuickBooks
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Reporting
  • Payroll
  • Financial statement
  • Account Receivable
  • ACCA
  • CPA