Lead Bookkeeper

2 weeks ago

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Gauvreau & Associates Full time

Lead Bookkeeper (Remote)

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for excellence and a knack for problem-solving? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and take pride in delivering high-quality work that supports both clients and colleagues? If you're ready to take ownership of your craft and grow within a dynamic, values-led firm—this opportunity is for you.

At Gauvreau, we believe in being All In, Owning It, Choosing Opportunity, and being Better Together. These aren't just words—they're the foundation of how we work, grow, and succeed as a team. If these values resonate with you, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to lead, support, and elevate our bookkeeping team.

As a Lead Bookkeeper, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of client files, mentoring associate bookkeepers, and fostering strong client relationships. You'll be trusted to review and sign off on files, manage communications, and contribute to onboarding and training initiatives—all while embodying our core values.

Key Responsibilities

  • Navigate full-service bookkeeping for external businesses with medium to high complexity
  • Review and sign off on bookkeeping files, including HSTs, T4s, ROEs, WSIB, and year-end adjustments
  • Prepare and deliver client reporting as needed
  • Manage multiple client deliverables with precision and prioritization
  • Lead client onboarding meetings and ensure proper file setup
  • Maintain ongoing client correspondence to support file completion
  • Support Associate Bookkeepers with file reviews, training, and issue resolution
  • Organize and lead team huddles and meetings
  • Attend weekly strategy/accountability calls with the Workflow Manager

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of work quality and timelines
  • Confidence in delivering high-quality work without supervision
  • Strong communication skills for client and team interactions
  • Sound problem-solving ability with a solutions-focused mindset
  • Experience with Karbon, Outlook, QBO, and other bookkeeping software
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment

We have Four Core Values at Our Firm:

  1. All In(passion for what you do and a commitment to excellence)
  2. Own It(solutions oriented, owning outcomes)
  3. Choose Opportunity(willingness to innovate)
  4. Better Together(teamwork drives the best results)

Position Type:

  • Existing Vacancy: Internal and External 

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Do our core values resonate with you?

Does your skillset align with this role?

If so, we want to hear from you

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