Bookkeeper

Job Responsibilities

1) Full-cycle bookkeeping for corporate clients and personal businesses
2) Assist with the preparation and filing of GST/HST/PST
3) Preparation of annual financial statements
3) Ensuring accurate and timely monthly and year-end closings, including review of balance sheet accounts, account reconciliations, approval of journal entries and review of processed transactions;
4) Preparation of all work papers to support income tax return filings
5) Participation in tax planning projects
6) Researching tax related issues
8) Driving process improvement initiatives and implementing best tax practices

Knowledge and Skills

1) 2+ years bookkeeping experience
2) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
3) Ability to provide professional judgment, work independently and work in teams
4) Proficient in PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and accounting software (Xero)
5) Strong attention to details
6) Strong time management skills, the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
7) Strong verbal and written communication skills