Experienced Bookkeeper (Hybrid/Remote)

Experienced Bookkeeper

Full-time Hybrid or Remote (Open to Candidates outside Ontario)

Salary - $60k to $70K per annum

Stern Cohen LLP is seeking a full-time Senior Bookkeeper to join our Firm and provide outstanding client service to our owner-managed clients. The Senior Bookkeeper will report directly to the Senior Manager of the team and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.

Stern Cohen is your opportunity for a rewarding career with an innovative and award-winning firm. We encourage you to check out our website and our Careers page for team member reviews and to learn more about what makes us unique!

Responsibilities include:

• Full cycle bookkeeping duties for a block of client accounts
• Preparation of bank reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax filings. (HST, WSIB, T4, installments)
• Identify process improvements and system efficiencies.
• 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 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.
• Prepare and process payroll online software.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping experience with QBO, Dext, Plooto and other accounting software.
• Completed University Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance, and Bookkeeping;
• 2-3 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 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;
• Proven ability to work independently or part of a team
• Planning and organizing workflow to meet various deadlines for clients and senior management;
• Must have knowledge of Wagepoint or other payroll systems.

Benefits of working at Stern Cohen:

• Culture of lifelong learning
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Flex hours to allow for work-life balance
• Fridays off in July and August

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

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 accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout its recruitment process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.