Bookkeeper

_Melo LLP is currently looking for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our growing team in Forest, Ontario as a _**Bookkeeper. **_As one of the fastest growing accounting firms in Southwestern Ontario, you will have the opportunity to support our growth by assisting our clients in all of their bookkeeping needs. Your strong organizational skills will enable you to effectively manage the bookkeeping for numerous clients and guarantee exceptional service._

**Responsibilities**:

- Entering and reconciling monthly and quarterly bookkeeping assignments including but not limited to payables, receivables, bank statements, credit card statements and journal entries
- Preparing and analyzing general ledgers and monthly financial statements
- Preparing and filing monthly and quarterly tax remittances - HST returns, source deductions, EHT, WSIB, etc.
- Preparing and assembling personal tax returns
- Payroll calculations and remittances for clients including T4 preparation and reporting
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Skills:

- Approximately 5 years full cycle accounting experience
- Excellent working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Sage 50
- Certified Professional Bookkeeper would be ideal
- Strong bookkeeping and payroll technical skills
- Related work experience in public accounting or with a small to medium sized business would be an asset
- Proficient MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Excellent attention to detail, communication and organizational skills
- Sound judgement regarding confidential information and sensitive matters
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong understanding of a customer focused, fast paced work environment with the ability to meet deadlines

**Benefits of working at Melo LLP**:
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package based on experience and qualifications
- Melo LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation requests will be permitted to those that request assistance during our entire hiring process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- FOREST, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- QuickBooks: 2 years (preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person