Experienced Bookkeeper - Toronto, Canada - Stern Cohen LLP

Stern Cohen LLP

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Experienced Bookkeeper (FIT Accountant)

Stern Cohen LLP is seeking a full-time Experienced Bookkeeper to join the Company, providing outstanding client service to the Firm's owner-managed clients.

The Bookkeeper will report directly to the Manager of the team, and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities include:

Full cycle bookkeeping duties for a block of client accounts.
Preparation of bank reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax filings. (HST, WSIB, T4, installments)
Identify process improvements and system efficiencies.
Payroll knowledge is a Must
Coordination and distribution of bookkeeping tasks amongst a team.
Frequent communication with clients, responding to questions, concerns, and requests.
Training and oversight of their team's work; feedback and coaching to foster team development and growth.
Onboarding new clients, setting up new QuickBooks files.
Occasional meetings with clients to review statements, any questions and troubleshoot any issues.
Preparation of yearend packages for accountants, i.e. preparing a trial balance, adjusting entries, reconciling accounts.
Prepare and process payroll online software.

Qualifications:

The successful incumbent will possess a solid work background in providing bookkeeping services in multiple client settings.

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Education and Technical Experience:
_**- Solid communication skills
- fluency in written and spoken English;

Bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Sage 50, Caseware and other accounting software.
Completed University Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance; and Bookkeeping;
12 years of work experience in bookkeeping;
Must be highly accurate and willing to take responsibility for various accounting issues;
Strong work ethic, diligent, committed and able to juggle priorities in a fastpaced environment and produce work that demonstrates attention to detail;
The ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments;
Detail oriented, selfstarter, able to handle conflicting priorities;
Proven ability to work independently or part of a team;
Planning and organizing workflow to meet various deadlines for clients and senior management;
Knowledge of Hubdoc, Dext and Plooto an asset;
Knowledge of Wagepoint or other payroll systems;

Benefits of working at Stern Cohen:

Culture of lifelong learning
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Enthusiastic team spirit
Flex hours to allow for work life balance
Fridays off in August & 2 PM close on Fridays in July (and before long weekends)
Dress for Your Day casual dress policy
Competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package

We thank all applicants for their interest. We will contact only those whose skills and experience closely match our requirements for the position.

Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.