Senior Cloud Bookkeeper

Welch LLP • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$55,000 - CA$65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Welch LLP is currently looking for a Cloud Bookkeeper to join our growing bookkeeping business, Elevate. As a Cloud Bookkeeper, you will work in a flexible environment that fosters a culture of learning and mentorship. You will have the support of a variety of accounting and tax professionals from within the Welch LLP family. This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• College Diploma in Business Accounting
• 2+ years of experience in full cycle bookkeeping and payroll is preferred
• Working knowledge of cloud accounting software, such as Dext, Plooto and QuickBooks Online would be an asset
• General knowledge of bookkeeping deadlines required
• Ability to stay organized and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple assignments, multiple deadlines/priorities, with a high degree of autonomy over work required
• Knowledge of how to process payroll on any platform is an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite an asset
• Initiative, willingness and ability to accept responsibility
• Learning mindset; willingness and ability to ramp up quickly on new clients, new industries.
• Ability to work under pressure, decisiveness, creativeness, good judgment, and common sense
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Experience in different industries would be an asset
• Strong team player. Ability to collaborate or help team when required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French would be an asset

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of cloud accounting software, such as Dext, Plooto and QuickBooks Online would be an asset
• Knowledge of how to process payroll on any platform is an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite an asset
• Experience in different industries would be an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for multiple companies at a time using online or desktop accounting software, including the ability to reconcile accounts receivable and payables, generate weekly/bi-weekly payroll, and file quarterly and annual returns
• Manage client needs, communicating with our business owner customers via e-mail and phone and video conference calls
• Follow up with external vendors as needed to maintain accurate client books
• Work with clients to provide ad-hoc information as requested; problem solve for clients when required
• Delegate work to more junior staff and answer questions on all aspects of work
• Monthly & quarterly reporting – payroll, GST, HST, WSIB, EHT, etc.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with manager.
• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients
• Maintain clear documentation to allow for partner/manager or external (CRA) review efficiently.
• Run payroll for multiple clients based on their payroll schedule
• Manage own client portfolio for all accounting/bookkeeping needs for multiple clients

Benefits

• possibility for growth and advancement
• variety to explore different career paths with paid study leave and support for continued learning
• opportunity to specialize and deepen skills through our APEX and management training programs
• flexibility of work-life balance to enjoy family and personal interests with our Summer Friday program
• 4 weeks of vacation
• winter holiday closure
• snack cart
• paid volunteer days
• fun seasonal events like our summer picnic and tax party

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree