Resume Score

Check how well your resume matches this job before you apply.

Sign in to check score

About the role

  • Senior Accountant managing client bookkeeping, reporting, tax returns, and cloud accounting systems for Zenbooks, a fully remote Canadian accounting firm. Mentoring accountants and advancing toward Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Manage accounting information systems and software for client organizations
  • Mentor and coach Staff Accountants on technical accounting issues
  • Manage client relationships
  • Build toward managing a small team of Staff Accountants
  • Own the gross margin of the pod, with visibility into engagement profitability and accountability for team utilization
  • Own complex bookkeeping and vController engagements
  • Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts receivable and payables
  • Enter data into accounting systems and maintain information and documentation integrity
  • Review and process client-submitted documentation such as bills and invoices
  • Proactively contact clients for additional information
  • Communicate with clients by email and video calls
  • Prepare financial reports and budgets
  • Organize accounting records, financial statements, and reports for clients
  • Identify and resolve process improvements with the Manager of Accounting Services
  • Execute assigned tasks while ensuring compliance
  • Identify opportunities for additional services
  • Build and manage accounting and financial systems using Zenbooks best practices and SOPs
  • Provide subject matter expertise and understand client needs
  • Ensure client solutions are delivered on time
  • Maintain relationships with internal accountants and consultants
  • Oversee implementation of payroll, accounting, payment software, and processes in client organizations
  • Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and follow up on outstanding supporting documentation
  • Prepare GST/HST/PST sales tax returns
  • Perform financial statement reviews and prepare client files for year-end tax accountants

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience working in a client-facing position within public accounting
  • Familiarity with cloud accounting software such as Xero and/or QBO is required
  • Must pass a criminal background check and/or education and employment verification
  • Working from home is a requirement
  • Access to high-speed internet
  • Availability during core business hours
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Customer service orientation with excellent communication
  • Adaptability and effective problem-solving skills
  • Time management and multitasking abilities
  • Collaboration and initiative in team settings

Benefits

  • 5 personal days
  • 10 vacation days
  • 1 week during the winter holidays
  • 100% employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance)
  • Flexible health spending account
  • RRSP matching program
  • Fully remote work arrangement
  • Work-from-home setup with high-speed internet access

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$70,000 - CA$83,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Tech skills

Cloud

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

Report this job

Found something wrong with the page? Please let us know by submitting a report below.