Bookkeeper

This position is exclusively focused on the role of a Bookkeeper at AgileCPA. As a Bookkeeper, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing clients' bookkeeping, including periodic accounting close and working paper preparation
• Generating financial statements and conducting financial analysis
• Ensuring clients' compliance with tax regulations
• Leading initiatives to assist clients in automating their financial processes

The Bookkeeper at AgileCPA plays a vital role in our company's success. This role is ideally suited for a disciplined self-starter with a strong aptitude for bookkeeping, reporting, and technology. As a bookkeeping professional, you will have ownership of your work and contribute significantly to our clients' financial well-being.

Bookkeeping, Period Close, and Financial Reporting:

• Perform full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, encompassing bookkeeping, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and payroll.
• Facilitate month-end and year-end closing procedures, including bank and balance sheet reconciliation, and preparation of adjusting journal entries.
• Ensure prompt and effective response to client emails and calls, with appropriate follow-up as necessary.

Tax Accounting:

• Prepare and file various tax returns, including
• T1 income tax returns
• HST returns
• T3, T4, T5 returns
• WSIB and EHT filings, along with other regulatory compliance requirements.

Business Set Up and Process Automation:

• Establish and optimize chart of accounts for clients.
• Configure accounting software platforms (e.g., Quickbooks, Xero, Wave) and provide client training.
• Evaluate client processes, identify inefficiencies, and offer recommendations for process automation.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Address any ad hoc requests or projects as directed by Partners or Tax Managers.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a small to midsize company, preferably within an accounting firm.
• Strong foundation in cash and accrual bookkeeping, along with a solid understanding of intercommunicate balances.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Quickbooks Online, Xero, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Resourcefulness and tech-savviness would be considered assets.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• QuickBooks or Xero: 5 years (required)
• Bookkeeping: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5H 1A1