Experienced Sr. Bookkeeper

A thriving small accounting office in Kitchener looking to fill a full time position in accounting, financial statement preparation and personal/corporate tax filings.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of bookkeeping and payroll for different entities
• Prepare tax returns for individuals and small businesses
• Supervise and Train Jr. Staff
• Keeping manager and other team members informed on an ongoing basis of progress and significant issues
• Liaise with CRA regarding client issues
• Additional ad-hoc duties or assignments

Job requirements

Please note the position is for a Sr. accounting practice and at least 3-5 years of prior Canadian accounting office AND INCOME TAX PREPARATION experience is a MUST:

• Bachelor/Diploma in accounting and having completed Canadian Tax I, Tax II courses
• Prior Canadian Accounting firm, tax preparation experience a must
• Familiarity with Quick Books, QucikBooks Online, Xero and Solid Bookkeeping experience
• Familiarity with CanTax or Profile or Taxprep is an Asset
• Experience with Payroll preparation, HST & WSIB
• Excellent communication skills as you candidate will be in direct contact with clients
• Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel/Word)

Salary based on Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Experience

• Accounting: 3 years (required)
• Income Tax Preparation: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• Income Tax Preparation Certificate (preferred)

Location

• Kitchener, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person