Bookkeeper

Baker Tilly is one of Canada’s largest associations of Chartered Professional Accounting firms in Canada, and an independent member of Baker Tilly International.

Locally, Baker Tilly SGB LLP has been a quality provider of financial advisory, accounting, assurance, tax and business advisory services in the Simcoe, Grey, Bruce region since 1950.

We have an open-door policy for our employees encouraging interaction with all levels of the organization. We promote a culture of personal interactions, personal and professional development.

An opportunity to work together as a team to build the business and share in all of the successes. Our Collingwood office is currently seeking a Bookkeeper , reporting to the firm’s partners.

This role is ideal for someone who has deep personal and professional accountability, has a passion for excellence, and is driven to reach their full potential.

Dedicated team players with a strong work ethic will be considered for increased responsibilities and personal growth. Start Date : Immediate Work from Home / Remote : Hybrid work from home Wage : $45,000 - $50,000 (with flexibility based on the level of experience) Baker Tilly supports progressive labour policies, including :

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonuses
• Paid professional dues
• Commission on new client acquisitions
• Flexible hours
• Wellness and fitness incentives
• Health benefits (Disability Insurance, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Health & Vision)
• Generous paid time off This role is a hybrid work-from-home position. Candidates must be available to travel during the week to the Collingwood, Ontario office located at 115 Hurontario Street for critical meetings as required.

Your primary responsibilities will include :

• Maintaining the bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, primarily using QuickBooks Online as well as several other common bookkeeping software
• Producing month-end financial statements and other reports as required by the client
• Preparing payroll runs and remittances for the client
• Preparing and filing sales tax reports for the client
• Answering questions posed by the clients related to their bookkeeping
• Assisting management with the onboarding of new clients to ensure seamless integration into our systems and workflow

A successful candidate will have :

• A college or university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in bookkeeping or a similar finance role
• Proven technical abilities in maintaining monthly bookkeeping
• Ability and willingness to adopt new technology relevant to the bookkeeping space
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks online, as well as various other bookkeeping software (i.e. QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50, Xero)
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Highly analytical and accurate, attention to detail is critical to this role
• A strong work ethic, and thrive on challenges
• Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation to work independently in a high-volume work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively and efficiently
• A passion for client service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to continually expand one’s professional skill set, learn on the job, take on additional responsibilities as required and respond to and thrive in a dynamic work environment
• Candidates must be flexible to work overtime during peak business periods any overtime worked will be paid or recorded as in-lieu time to be taken at a later date

Application Information :

If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you! Interested candidates are asked to email their resume to :

Rob Alsop, CPA

Manager Baker Tilly is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

We encourage you to connect with us if you require an accommodation in the recruitment process or need this job posting in an alternative format.

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.