Bookkeeper

Job description:

Are you an experienced Canadian Bookkeeper with a solid background in public accounting or bookkeeping practice? Do you value autonomy, modern accounting tools, and the opportunity to make a real impact by supporting clients who appreciate your expertise and attention to detail?

ATMOS Financial Services Inc. is a primarily cloud-based accounting firm powered by curiosity, humility, and a passion for client success. We're growing fast—and we want you to grow with us.

Position Details:

• Role: Bookkeeper
• Type: Full-Time (Minimum 35 hrs/week)
• Location: Remote (Canada-wide) or in-office at Drayton ON, Tatamagouche NS, or Meaford ON
• Core Hours: 10 AM–2 PM ET for remote workers must be online during these times.

Why You'll Love Working at ATMOS:

• Top-Quartile Compensation & Benefits. We benchmark every role in the top 25 % of the profession and provide health and wellness benefits, the latest tech tools, paid personal days, and more.
• Direct impact & autonomy. You'll work hand-in-hand with a motivated and talented team, with the opportunity to have a direct impact on developing efficient workflows and processes.
• Career runway. ATMOS is scaling fast; your responsibilities will expand, and the right candidates will develop the ability to mentor junior teammates as our practice grows.
• Modern, paperless toolkit. MS 365 CaseWare Wolters Kluwer iFirm QuickBooks Online fully cloud-based, Double, with no legacy clutter.
• Culture of improvement. Challenge the status quo, make your mark, and continue to enhance the culture of the entire team.
• Documented systems. Every workflow is mapped for consistency of experience, and updates and additional features are constantly added.
• Positive, values-driven culture. At the heart of our culture are Humility, Accountability Positivity Curiosity Commitment. We don't just promote these values; we practice them.

As a bookkeeper, you will:

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting regulations.
• Establish and manage the General Ledger, including posting journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Prepare trial balances, interim financial statements, and other required financial reports (e.g., project costing, cash flow statements).
• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Prepare and file sales tax (HST/GST) remittances.
• Utilize QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Double (formerly Keeper) for bookkeeping tasks.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial reports.
• Provide bookkeeping support tailored to agricultural clients.
• Monitor and report any inefficient or improper use of company funds.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including reports and filings.

What You Bring:

Must-Haves

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience, with preference for candidates with agricultural industry experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO), Dext, and Double (formerly Keeper).
• Experience handling payroll processing and sales tax filing.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with clients and internal teams.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with agricultural/fisheries clients
• Knowledge of farm and fisheries production practices
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, fully digital environment
• Willingness to learn and leverage AI tools

How We Work

You'll report to our Bookkeeping Manager, work closely with the team and collaborate directly with partners and clients. Every workflow is clearly documented, and you'll always have the support of the broader ATMOS team. This role is highly interactive and deadline-driven—ideal for someone who thrives on both independence and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Here's how to apply

Upload your résumé, a cover letter, plus a brief cover note describing a process you improved at a previous job. Qualified applicants will move through our accelerated seven-step hiring journey below.

• Stage 1 - Application review & short-list. Target pool size is 10-20 individuals.
• Stage 2 - One-way video intro. Target pool size is 10 individuals.
• Stage 3 - Virtual interview with HR Manager. Target pool size is 5 individuals.
• Stage 4 - Virtual panel interview with individuals from our leadership team. Target pool size is 3 individuals.
• Stage 5 - Reference and assessment review. Target pool size is 2-3 individuals
• Stage 6- Job offer to top candidate.

Timing: We aim to complete the entire process inside four weeks—but if the ideal candidate surfaces early, we'll fast-track and could wrap everything in as little as one week.

ATMOS is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

ABOUT ATMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

Who are we, and why do we exist?

ATMOS Financial Services Inc. ("ATMOS") is a trailblazing, fast-growing and well-established business success, and professional services firm. We hire self-managed, highly motivated individuals who embody our shared Vision and Mission. ATMOS Financial Services Inc. deploys an innovative combination of technology and professional services that is unique in Canada. We offer flexible and remote work opportunities, broad professional growth potential, and sector-leading benefits.

Our Vision

ATMOS is a trailblazing technology-based financial services firm. We deliver exceptional services with honesty, integrity and professionalism. We're here to help entrepreneurs and business leaders achieve their dreams knowing that their financial and compliance requirements are completely taken care of.

We believe that business owners should have support that enables them to focus on the future and on increasing the value of their company. We believe that precise and immediate financial results, insights, and guidance are critical for business owners to realize their potential. We believe that connected technology is best suited to quickly and accurately capture and process data, and that people should be engaged in data entry as little as possible.

We believe in aligning our destiny with our clients' successes, which is why we charge based on value, not time.

We see problems as opportunities, and we say "no" to working with companies that do not share our vision, allowing us to focus on those that do.

We believe that our sum is greater than any one of us and that, together, we will increase the rate of private company success.

Our Mission

We deliver exceptional financial and professional services with honesty, integrity and professionalism.

We always remain humble so that our clients feel comfortable explaining their challenges and opportunities. We believe that a thorough understanding of our clients' circumstances and backgrounds enables us to fulfill their accounting and tax requirements beyond their expectations.

We engage in mindful collaboration with our clients to understand their goals and objectives, as well as their fears and challenges. We seek out strategic alliances for our clients to ensure growth and opportunity.

We provide business owners with the tools, information, and guidance they need to thrive, grow their revenues, manage costs, make more informed decisions, and focus on what matters most – the comprehensive well-being of themselves and their families.

Our Core Values

• Humility: We are open to feedback and constructive criticism. We allow ourselves to be vulnerable, which enables us to be open with our own ideas and feedback to each other, as well as to our clients and suppliers, knowing that rejection only gives us a chance to learn and try again. We always show respect to others and value the work they do.
• Accountable: We own our words, actions, and attitudes, whether they contributed positively or negatively. We are honest, open, and transparent. We do the things we say we will do. When we fail, we admit it frankly, and diligently seek to make the situation right.
• Positivity: We have a can-do attitude, which contributes to an infectious enthusiasm and energy that propels others forward. We see obstacles as opportunities. We maintain a positive outlook and view perceived negatives as opportunities for growth and education.
• Curiosity: We ask questions, challenge assumptions, and seek out new perspectives. We seek to learn new things, and we believe that there are always better ways of doing things just waiting to be discovered.
• Commitment: We are completely committed to the success of our clients, our fellow team members, and ourselves. We do what we need to do to get past our challenges, no matter what. We do not give up when the going is tough.

Other items

ATMOS has well-established and documented process maps for all internal functions. We utilize a comprehensive workflow management suite to track ongoing work and notify us of upcoming tasks. We offer comprehensive, on-the-job training to get you up to speed with our systems and your job requirements.

ATMOS is a growing company. Considerable time and effort have been invested in building and documenting systems and processes. You will start with the systems we have built and the lessons we have learned, and then make the role your own, focusing on accurate and timely deliverables.

Accountability

ATMOS is a participatory company. All ATMOS team members are accountable to one another and, of course, to our clients. You are expected to provide regular weekly progress reports as to the status and progress of your work to the entire team during team check-ins.

You are expected to participate in various ATMOS cross-functional teams depending on your desires and competencies. Cross-functional teams may include Process Design, Compliance, Bookkeeping, Payroll and Administration.

Performance metrics

Each team member at ATMOS is encouraged to set their own performance metrics based on their abilities and contributions. Below are examples of performance metrics on which you will be measured:

• Accuracy, measured by errors in accounting and tax returns – or lack thereof;
• Timeliness, measured by on-time deliverables;
• Reliability, measured by attendance at meetings, response time to members and clients
• Knowledge, measured by the number of queries successfully and accurately answered in ways that clients could easily understand and implement
• Efficiency, measured by time spent on specific projects and by the ratio of time spent on client work compared to administrative tasks;
• Client satisfaction, measured by client surveys and referrals;
• Issue identification, measured by new services delivered or solutions presented.

Compensation

We offer a base remuneration package which will vary widely depending on the ethos, experience, and fit of the candidate. We offer a medical and insurance benefits package after 3 months of employment. We welcome you to work in any of our offices and we also provide great technology for fully remote work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Vision care

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In office or Remote

Expected start date: 02/16/2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Vision care

Experience:

• Public Accounting Office: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Meaford, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person