Bookkeeper (4-Day Work Week)

Job Summary

This role supports our community of hundreds of individual and corporate clients.

As a member of our team, you will help us to provide an effortless customer experience and constantly look for ways to create value and opportunities for our clients.

Your day will consist of managing multiple projects, including the completion of monthly , quarterly and annual bookkeeping projects for dozens of small businesses in a variety of industries.

You will receive training in the preparation of Personal Income Tax returns and have the opportunity to play an important role in tax season (March to June each year).

This is a fast-paced job so you need to be well-organized and able to prioritize tasks quickly. If you're overwhelmed at the thought of spinning multiple plates, this position isn't for you.

A love of people and problem-solving will serve you well in this job.

Certifications as a Quickbooks ProAdvisor or Xero Advisor is a competitive advantage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Outsourced Bookkeeping Preparation

• Maintain recurring monthly bookkeeping projects for 20 to 30 small businesses with the highest degree of quality and accuracy
• Leverage sophisticated accounting and automation software to ensure projects are completed within necessary timeframes and client fee expectations
• File sales tax and payroll returns before filing deadlines, and process payroll for the employees of some of our clients.
• Meet with clients to review and discuss your finished work, and provide the value of professional advice and guidance on business improvement and profitable business growth

Personal Income Taxes

• Receive comprehensive personal income tax training and complete a Certified Tax Specialist certification program
• Complete 200 to 300 T1 Personal Income Tax and Benefit Returns annually with a high degree of accuracy and that reflect the best in current personal income tax planning 

Research and Miscellaneous Projects

• When encountering a problem: do the necessary research, confirm with colleagues the correctness of your findings, and communicate clearly the solutions to our clients
• Assist in nurturing relationships: respond to emails and phone calls quickly, and constantly be thinking of ways to personalize and improve our clients' experience

Perform all duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current colleagues would describe you as a clear communicator
• Challenging work brings you joy
• You have:
  • Self awareness and emotional intelligence
  • A commitment to continuous improvement
  • A genuine love for people and a passion to do work at the highest level
  • The drive to get things done without the need to be micro-managed
• You can:
  • Give and receive both positive and constructive feedback
  • Clearly and succinctly communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Go the extra mile when the situation warrants it

Experience or Equivalent Experience

• Have completed or be pursuing the Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB)
• Previous experience an asset
• Quickbooks ProAdvisor or Xero Advisor certification is highly valued here
• A proven track record of successfully managing multiple priorities or projects in a fast-paced environment

Position Details

• Full-time salary and benefits
• 32-hour work week (8 hours daily, 4 days per week)
• RRSP contribution matching
• Work at either of our offices located at 1919 Portage Avenue or 1581 Pembina Hwy

McLenehan and Associates Chartered Professional Accountants Core Values

• Profit Minded - We do work that is profitable and allows our firm to grow
• Quality Focused - We review each other's projects and make sure we get it right
• Value Driven - We give great advice to clients which makes us valued partners

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to prosper in both their personal and professional lives. But in order to succeed, people need help. We help by teaching small business leaders to run better, more successful companies. If you are profit minded, quality focused, and value driven, then join our team