Senior Bookkeeper (Hybrid/Remote)

Senior Bookkeeper (Hybrid/Remote)

Full-Time | Hybrid or Remote within Canada
Salary - $60K to $70K per annum plus benefits and generous time off, flex hours
*CPA students will not be considered for this role.

Stern Cohen Accountants is seeking a Senior QuickBooks Online Bookkeeping Specialist to join Stern Cohen FIT, our innovative cloud bookkeeping and accounting practice.

About Stern Cohen FIT

Stern Cohen FIT stands for Finance Team. The FIT team supports successful owner-managed businesses with bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, virtual CFO, tax and accounting. We use a modern technology stack that includes QuickBooks Online, Dext, and Wagepoint to help clients stay informed and confident with their financials.

The Opportunity

As a Senior QuickBooks Online Bookkeeping Specialist, you will work with a portfolio of clients and play an important role in their day-to-day financial operations. You will support full-cycle bookkeeping, client onboarding, cloud file setup, payroll, and year-end preparation, while working closely with colleagues in the FIT team and within the firm in other practice teams including accounting and tax.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the variety of working with different businesses, is an excellent communicator, takes pride in delivering accurate and timely work, and wants to be part of a collaborative, supportive firm where bookkeeping is valued as a crucial part of the accounting process.

Responsibilities

Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of client accounts

Preparation of bank reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax filings (HST, WSIB, T4, installments)

Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, consistency, and use of cloud-based tools

Coordination and distribution of bookkeeping tasks amongst a team

Frequent communication with clients, responding to questions, concerns, and requests

Onboarding new clients, setting up new QuickBooks files

Occasional Zoom meetings with clients to review statements, any questions, and troubleshoot any issues

Preparation of year-end packages for accountants, i.e. preparing a trial balance, adjusting entries, and reconciling accounts

Preparation and processing of payroll online software

What We’re Looking For

4 years or more of bookkeeping experience in a public accounting or multi-client environment

Bookkeeping experience with QBO, Dext, Plooto and other accounting software

Completed College or University Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance or Bookkeeping

High level of accuracy and accountability

Strong work ethic, diligent, committed and able to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment and produce work that demonstrates attention to detail

The ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments

Detail-oriented, self-starter, able to handle conflicting priorities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to plan and organize schedule and workflow to meet various deadlines for clients and senior management

Must have knowledge of Wagepoint or other payroll systems

Confident and professional communication skills

A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, out of the box thinker with a willingness to learn

Benefits of Working with Stern Cohen

Stern Cohen Accountants is an award-winning Toronto accounting firm with a modern outlook and a strong reputation for world-class service and employee satisfaction. Stern Cohen’s values emphasize our commitment to work-life balance and a collaborative culture where people are supported in their professional growth.

Hybrid workplace with flexibility to work from home or from the office

Flex hours and a real commitment to work-life balance

Fridays off with pay in July and August

2 additional paid days during the winter holidays

8 personal days in addition to vacation time

2:00 p.m. closure on Fridays before every long weekend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, and educational assistance

Professional development training, coaching, and support

Advancement opportunities due to firm growth

“Dress for your day” flexibility

A modern cloud-based work environment using tools like Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Teams

To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, but humans make final decisions and judgments. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants selected for further consideration are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required.