APAR and Bookkeeping Specialist
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Job Summary
TLDR:
Role: Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) and Bookkeeping Specialist
Location: Remote open to any Canadian residents only
Team Size: 60
Experience: Ideal candidate would have experience managing multiple clients
Salary Range: $50K - $70K (CAD)
LiveCA LLP is one of Canadas largest online Chartered Professional Accounting firms with a community that spans from coast to the accounting industry and accounting firm culture - our vision is for every individual on the LiveCA team to find fulfillment not only in their professional endeavors but also to feel supported in enjoying their pursuits outside of work.
Our core values are a reflection of the people who make up our team. When your personal values align with ours youll find yourself more excited about the work you do.
- Empathetic
- Humbly Confident
- Collaborative
- Adaptable
- Growth Oriented
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an AP-AR and Bookkeeping Specialist you will be responsible for delivering a great client experience that results in strong and lasting client relationships. To succeed in this role you will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
AP/AR Services
- Thorough knowledge of all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions including the ability to prepare and reconcile reports.
- Perform accounting and clerical tasks for the maintenance and processing of AP and AR transactions.
- Process AP and AR bills and invoices for clients.
- Reconcile to monthly vendor and customer statements.
- Monitor bank account balances and initiate transfers where needed.
- Review transactions for completeness accuracy and proper authorization.
- Analyze and reconcile any internal inconsistencies between manual and computerized systems.
- Prepare expenditure information.
- Maintain AP and AR tracking sheets and all payment reports.
- Prepare and process payments based on clients individual AP schedules as well as urgent payments as needed.
- Prepare process and track invoicing based on clients individual AR schedules
- Provide timely responses to client questions and manage client expectations.
- Proactively identify and implement process improvements to meet clients specific needs.
- Identify issues and errors investigate discrepancies discuss with Manager to develop solutions.
- Work with dynamic and growing clients other related duties may be assigned in support of client needs.
Bookkeeping Services
- Manage all bookkeeping-related communication between assigned clients and LiveCA team members
- Maintain monitor and reconcile GL accounts including but not limited to cash bank reconciliations prepaid expenses accounts receivable accounts payable accrued liabilities and intercompany and POS/system uploads
- Reconciliation of bank balances and credit card transactions based on the agreed upon timeline
- Processing of sales and purchase invoices
- Recording ad hoc adjusting entries on a regular basis
- Collecting information reports and statements relevant to the client bookkeeping from various systems banks and applications with a high degree of sensitivity to client data safety and privacy
- GST/HST spreadsheet tracking and filings prepaids and deferred revenue spreadsheet management OSI building and client responsibility oversight
- Prepare the month end in a timely manner.
- Provide timely responses to client questions and manage client expectations
- Proactively identify and implement process improvements to meet clients specific needs
- Identify issues and errors investigate discrepancies discuss with Manager to develop solutions
- Work with dynamic and growing clients other related duties may be assigned in support of client needs
Additional Responsibilities
- Contribute to developing and improving AP AR and bookkeeping procedures and policies
- Provide vacation and other short-term leave work coverage for colleagues as directed by the Manager.
- Provide support to other AP/AR and Bookkeeping Specialists in areas such as software workflows and technical accounting finance and tax related to bookkeeping and AP/AR.
- Contribute to innovation which may include initiating process improvement documenting new or updated procedures developing standardized templates and collaborating with the larger team on such initiatives.
- Support in onboarding new clients including documenting client-specific procedures.
- Complete system set ups reviews and conversions as needed.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR*
- Accounting/business diploma/certificate or equivalent work experience.
- Bookkeeping and/or AP/AR-related automation and AI experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others towards a common goal.
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision but willing to ask questions or obtain assistance when needed.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to plan prioritize and work collaboratively to complete multiple projects in a supportive and productive environment
- Expert knowledge of or demonstrated ability to quickly become comfortable with various accounting and payment processing and invoicing tools especially Xero QBO Dext and payment platforms is required.
- Experience with cloud accounting and AP-AR applications and integrations.
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and/or Google Drive and Docs equivalents required.
- Proficient with Google Suite of applications including Gmail.
- Possess a passion for excellent client services.
* we recognize that the best person for the job may not tick all these boxes. All applications will be reviewed (by a human) to determine relevant experience/education.
WHY LIVECA
- Remote Friendly and Flexible Schedule: at LiveCA you are not tied to specific office hours. Our team has autonomy over when and how they work as long as their team and clients continue to be supported.
- PTO: 3 weeks vacation and 3 floating holidays per year for cultural or personal events that dont fall within the statutory holiday calendar. All employees start with 10 paid Sick/Mental Health days.
- Benefits: Extended health benefits and an additional $2000/year Health Spending Account for any other needs.
- Tech stipend: of $150/month for at-home office/tech expense that falls outside of the equipment LiveCA provides to all employees.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LiveCA is an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome people of diverse backgrounds perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will strive to accommodate applicants needs throughout the recruitment process. If selected to move forward please email with the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
LiveCA is Canada’s first and largest online accounting firm. We are a full-service firm that operates as the finance team for a wide variety of Canadian businesses. All of our clients have access to a team of specialists who are equipped to help with taxes, advisory, bookkeeping, pay ... View more
