Bookkeeper

**Bookkeeper**

**Position Summary**

Bateman Mackay LLP is currently recruiting a temporary, full-time **Bookkeeper** to join our Recordkeeping Team for approximately a 14-month term (to August 2026), with the opportunity for the role to become permanent following the term. This _**hybrid**_ role will be based out of our Mississauga office, as well weekly work from home days.

As a Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for supporting several of the firm’s clients with their day to day recording and maintaining of their financial transactions and fostering relationships with clients to understand their unique business needs. Your role will be divided into two pillars:

- Client work (Billable Hours)
- Continued personal & technical development

This position is ideal for an experienced and dynamic accounting professional with a strong technical background in accounting, who has worked with multiple clients at a time, and someone who is ready to contribute to the continued success and growth of BMCA.

**About Us**

At Bateman MacKay (BMCA) we understand that a premier accounting Firm provides more than just high-quality accounting, tax, and business advisory services to their clients. It provides an engaging, supportive, and fun place to work. It provides a safe place for team members to learn, grow and explore their career path. We explain it simply as **Numbers Plus.** Where the accounting and tax work is just the beginning of what we offer to clients, and a competitive salary and benefits are just the beginning of what we offer to our team members.

In an industry known for long hours, stress, and burnout, we stand apart by genuinely prioritizing work-life harmony. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, we provide a supportive atmosphere that allows you to cultivate a sustainable career in public accounting while fully enjoying life outside the firm.

We recognize that work-life harmony means different things to different people, so we foster a culture of mutual trust and understanding to accommodate each individual's unique needs. By embracing these principles, we aim to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and help you create a fulfilling, long-term career at our Firm.

**Celebrate Your Unique Value**

Our team members and the vibrant culture we co-create form the foundation of our success. We value the distinct perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise that each individual brings to BMCA, fostering a culture of accountability and growth. We're always on the lookout for talented, motivated individuals eager to contribute to our success and welcome you to join our team.

**What you can expect from working at BMCA**:

- Hybrid work model - benefiting from both remote and in office environments
- Nine (9) Fridays off during July and August in lieu of tax season hours
- Competitive salary & benefits (including Company paid health, dental and vision premiums)
- RRSP Matching program & Wellness Incentive
- Professional development and mentoring from senior staff and Partners
- Referral Incentive Program for referring new clients and team members to the Firm
- Opportunity to join in-house committees: Charity - Social - Environmental
- Social events throughout the year (We like to celebrate)
- Healthy workplace with ergonomic workstations, unlimited coffee, tea and healthy snacks (and a few less healthy ones)

*Rewards listed above are for permanent team members. Speak with our Talent & Culture team for more information on benefits for contract employees

**Education**: Bookkeeping, Accounting Technician, or a related discipline

**Experience**: 4+ years relevant bookkeeping experience with multiple clients at one time

Substantialexperience with QuickBooks online **(QBO) is a must**

Experience working in a public accounting firm is an asset

**Compensation**: Commensurate with experience

**Role Responsibilities**
- Serve as a primary point of contact for a portfolio of bookkeeping clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring client satisfaction
- Collaborate with clients to understand their unique needs and adapt bookkeeping services accordingly including recommendations for streamlining processes
- Partnering with the Manager, support the onboarding of new clients, hosting onboarding calls and providing guidance to team members on file and system set up
- **On behalf of BMCA clients**:

- Perform bookkeeping/accounting activities in QBO
- Prepare and review monthly bank and visa reconciliations
- Post year end adjusting journal entries
- Code monthly transactions
- Establish a chart of accounts from client financial transition records in QBO using client information or create one for a new client
- Reconcile year end payroll for T4 preparation
- Prepare and file HST returns including multi province HST filings (monthly, quarterly, annually) in QBO
- Prepare supporting documentation for compilation team for financial statements and accounting transactions
- Understand an