bookkeeper Guelph
Job description
A small, family-oriented public accounting firm with an opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-organized individual to join our fast-paced environment.
As part of our team, your responsibilities will include the following:
- Bookkeeping duties of matching, sorting and categorizing receipts/invoices
- Summation of invoices/receipts for corporate and personal tax returns
- Bookkeeping data entry and journal entries for clients in a variety of industries
- Preparation of payroll, WSIB, HST and other government reporting
- Personal and corporate tax preparation assistance and assembly
- Office management and administrative duties
- Telephone and in-person client reception
We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience:
- Minimum 3 years experience in public accounting with full cycle accounting
- Minimum 2 years of tax season experience
- Proficient bookkeeping and computer-related skills with solid understanding of double-entry accounting fundamentals
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and confidentiality is critical
- Working experience in Sage 50 payroll and QuickBooks Desktop
- Competent and skilled in MS Office including Excel and Word
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and within a team environment
- Excellent client service skills
Compensation will be based on experience. All submissions are appreciated, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Only candidates that complete all pre-screening questions and assessments will be considered for interview. Thank you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Part-time hours: 15-30 per week
Salary: $23.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
All clients are screened before entering the office, are required to wear mask and must sanitize their hands. Office traffic is minimized with mandatory appointments. Regularly disinfected staff workstations, common areas and client accessible areas.
Application question(s):
- What is your desired compensation rate? (Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.)
- Have you prepared bookkeeping records from a shoebox of receipts? How often? What steps do you take? (Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.)
- What is your desired work schedule/availability, (days of the week, hours of work, etc.)? (Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.)
Experience:
- tax season: 2 years (preferred)
- bookkeeping in public accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
