Cloud Accounting Bookkeeper

Reporting to: Partner, Audit & Advisory

Crowe Soberman LLP is more than one of Canada’s premier independent chartered professional accounting firms.  We are a group of passionate people, delivering meaningful results to our clients.  We are looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our team. 

Position Summary

The Bookkeeper plays an integral role in our Audit and Advisory and Cloud Accounting groups by providing our clients with full cycle bookkeeping services, including revenue and expense management, bank reconciliation and summarizing financial information. 

Major Responsibilities:

Provide the highest quality of service and attention to our clients by:

• Utilizing Xero, a cloud accounting technology to facilitate client bookkeeping
• Maintaining bank account records; conduct a monthly reconciliation of every bank account
• Conducting periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure accuracy
• Coordinating and supporting preparation of the client’s financial statements
• Assembling information for the year end work
• Maintaining and updating accounting records by performing duties such as recording and posting transactions in journals and the general ledger for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• HST/GST: calculations, reporting and filing
• T4 and T5 preparation
• Processing payroll in a timely manner: calculations, reporting and filing
• Complying with all government reporting and filing protocols
• Maintaining electronic filing systems

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum four years of relevant experience in a Bookkeeping role and familiarity with basic accounting principles and full cycle bookkeeping
• Extensive experience using cloud accounting software
• Able to work independently with strong prioritizing and follow-up skills
• Experience preparing HST
• Experience processing payroll is an asset
• Experience managing multiple clients’ deliverables
• A keen attention to detail along with an ability to focus on the overall concepts
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to cope in a deadline-driven environment

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of Xero
• Knowledge of QuickBooks & Simply Accounting
• Knowledge of CaseWare, and Taxprep an asset 
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Outlook and Word

Key Competencies: 

• Highly organized
• Positive attitude and flexible
• Problem solving
• Strong attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication
• Client service
• Ethics
• Judgment
• Initiative
  
   

We offer a competitive compensation package and a convenient work location that is accessible by public transit for this permanent position. Telecommuting may be an option for this role. To apply for this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. 

At Crowe Soberman, we take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. Our dedication lies in fostering a workplace that is inclusive and free of barriers, enabling every individual to realize their full potential. We recognize the significance of a diverse workforce in achieving success and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We invite qualified candidates to apply and consider making Crowe Soberman your employer of choice– accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process, please advise us in advance. How do we build a culture of belonging? Learn more here.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.