Contract Bookkeeper - Finance and Accounting

Contract Bookkeeper

Remote, Canada | Contract. Finance and Accounting | Senior Level | Flexible Schedule.

Position Details

Position Type:

Contract (independent contractor, fractional engagement)

Location:

Fully remote, Canada (Western Canada time zones preferred)

Schedule:

Flexible hours with reliable availability around month-end close

Engagement:

Ongoing, with potential to scale hours as the business grows

Compensation:

Competitive, based on experience

Experience:

5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping with controller-level exposure

Software:

QuickBooks Online (or comparable cloud accounting platform)

Language:

English

Certification:

CPB designation, or equivalent experience

What You'll Do

Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including vendor invoice processing, coding, approvals, payment runs, and vendor account reconciliations

Manage full-cycle accounts receivable, including client invoicing, application of receipts, aging review, collections follow-up, and dispute resolution

Maintain and refine the chart of accounts to ensure accurate, consistent coding across departments, projects, and reporting segments

Process and reconcile all banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, credit card activity, and electronic payments

Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, ensuring all activity is captured, coded, and tied out to source documents

Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, depreciation, and other recurring close adjustments

Lead the month-end close process, including balance sheet account reconciliations, GL review, and preparation of internal financial statements

Build and maintain rolling AR and AP forecasts to support cash flow planning, working capital decisions, and short-term liquidity visibility

Provide fractional controller support, including internal reporting, variance analysis, cash flow oversight, internal controls, and process documentation

Coordinate with our external accountant on year-end working papers, tax filings, GST/HST remittances, and any audit or review engagements

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and strengthen the financial operations of a growing business

What You Bring

5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, ideally including time spent in a controller, senior bookkeeper, or fractional finance role

Strong working knowledge of Canadian accounting practices, GST/HST, payroll source deductions, and standard month-end close procedures

Proven experience with QuickBooks Online or a comparable cloud accounting platform, including bank feeds, recurring entries, and reporting

Solid command of Excel or Google Sheets for reconciliations, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis

Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean, audit-ready general ledger and produce reliable monthly financial statements

Experience preparing AR and AP forecasts and providing cash flow visibility to ownership or leadership

Excellent attention to detail, organizational discipline, and the ability to manage deadlines independently in a remote setting

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to flag issues, ask questions, and present findings to leadership

Self-employed status with the ability to invoice GrizzlyTrek as an independent contractor

Preferred Qualifications

CPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper) designation, or working toward a CPA, or equivalent senior bookkeeping credentials

Experience supporting a staffing, construction, oilfield services, or other project-based business

Familiarity with Western Canadian regulatory and tax environments, including Alberta payroll and WCB processes

Experience working alongside an external accounting firm on year-end engagements and tax compliance

Comfort working with an Indigenous-owned business and a values-driven leadership team

Benefits

Competitive contract rate based on experience and scope of engagement

Fully remote work with flexible scheduling around your other commitments

Direct collaboration with the CEO and leadership team, with real influence on financial operations

Stable, ongoing engagement with a growing Indigenous-owned company in the staffing and workforce solutions sector

Opportunity to scale your hours and scope as the business grows

A finance function being modernized with strong systems, clean data, and a respect for professional judgment

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