Bookkeeping Technician

Overview:
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG's Accounting Advisory practice helps clients manage risk so they can focus on their core businesses. By intimately understanding the client's business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance.

What you will do:
As a Bookkeeping Technician, you will enjoy a wide variety of responsibilities and challenges. You will be responsible for all day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, investment reconciliations, payment, payroll and reporting functions related to each client you serve. The role provides the opportunity for much technical learning and growth. You are a business partner to each client you provide services to and will be get to learn each clients financial position inside and out

This role will be based in either our Hamilton or Oakville office and is required to be performed in office.

**What you will do**
- Personal and Corporate Bookkeeping using Quickbooks
- Reconciliation of bank balances, credit card transactions, and other transactional balances
- Manage payroll compliance, including regular payroll, taxable benefits, and CRA filings
- Liaising with private bankers and investment advisors regarding cash balances and transactions
- Manage communication with vendors regarding bill payments and wire transfers
- Assist with gathering of information required for personal income tax filings
- Preparation and filing of HST returns
- Preparation of review and compilation files, including preparation of unaudited financial statements and notes in accordance with established standards as needed
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their role. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to this role:

- 1-3 years’ relevant work experience with exposure to a variety of industries, preferably in a multi-client professional services environment
- Accounting/business diploma or equivalent work experience
- Experience with payroll, document management, HST filings and experience in accounting for investments is crucial
- Strong technology/software skills including experience with TaxPrep, QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Ability to plan, prioritize and complete multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organized and detail oriented, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Work closely with other team members to deliver outstanding service
- Excellent client services skills and communication with an aptitude to understand the client business and maintain strong client relationships

**Keys to your success**:
KPMG individuals **Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust** and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

**Providing you with the support you need to be at your best**

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Our Values, The KPMG Way:
**Integrity**, we do what is right | **Excellence**, we never stop learning and improving | **Courage**, we think and act boldly | **Together**, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | **For Better**, we do what matters

**Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process**

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