Bookkeeper

Essential Functions / Job Duties

• Review and process financial transactions (invoices, bank deposits and payroll cheques, etc.) on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with government policies and procedures and regulatory requirement; follow up and resolve any issues, seeking direction as required.
• Calculate and prepare HST returns and Payroll remittances for corporate clients to CRA on monthly, quarterly and annually basis.
• Reconciliation of accounts receivables and payables with bank account transactions and maintain general ledgers.
• Record and maintain client’s paperwork in accounting software and complete the posting process.
• Complete worker’s compensation forms, employer health tax forms and process personal tax returns and other government documents.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
• Assisting in client/partner meetings or conducting short meetings independently, as required.
• Interact with third parties to assist in any financial related queries

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, Caseware.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.      
• Effectively monitor multiple projects regularly to check on progress against deadlines.    
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain client relationships.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in accounting/bookkeeping field is required
• Completion of secondary school is required
• College level education in the field of accounting/bookkeeping OR courses in accounting or bookkeeping combined with experience in accounting/bookkeeping field is desired.