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Job Opening Information

Location

Bancroft

Vacancies

1

Shift Details

N/A

Bus

N/A

Wage

TBD

Qualifications

The Responsibilities
• Maintaining and performing full cycle bookkeeping
• Maintaining financial records for the clients
• Assemble year end information
• Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls, government remittances including payroll, GST/HST,
Workers Compensation Board, corporate taxes, personal taxes and other government levies
• Prepare Tl, T3, T4, T5 and other tax filings
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Collaboration with the client as necessary to maintain a solid understanding of the client’s business
• Provide training and advisory services to the client regarding best practices for bookkeeping
Education
• Diploma, degree or certificate in accounting, business administration or other relevant course in
accounting is preferred
• Member of the National Payroll Institute would be considered an asset
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years of bookkeeping experience
• 3-5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience is preferred
• Previous experience in an accounting firm supporting multiple client files is considered an asset
Software
• QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50 and Xero
• Intermediate skills in excel
Personal Characteristics
• Highly focused and often described as a Thinker
• Eager to learn with a natural curiosity around the changes & trends in bookkeeping software
• The ability to keep things in perspective when faced with problems or challenges that are out of the
ordinary
• A track record of turning clients into friends; building trust in the great work you’ve done for them &
their business comes naturally
• Giving back to the community is part of a full and rewarding life

Additional details:
• We welcome all qualified applicants – our diversity reflects the community we serve
• Travel (within the province) at 25% over the course of the year is expected; therefore, a valid drivers
license is needed
• Our office locations are nation wide
• 2 professional references will be required
• Skill testing will be part of the hiring process

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