Contract Bookkeeper - Finance and Accounting

Grizzlytrek Group • Calgary, AB

9d • Remote

About The Position

GrizzlyTrek is seeking an experienced Contract Bookkeeper to support our internal finance function on a fully remote basis. This is a contract engagement built for a seasoned bookkeeper who is comfortable operating with controller-level judgment, owning the books end to end, and acting as a trusted financial partner to leadership.

You will run the day-to-day accounting cycle, lead month-end close, maintain accurate banking and general ledger records, build short-horizon receivables and payables forecasts, and coordinate directly with our external accountant on year-end and tax matters. This role is ideal for a detail-driven professional who wants steady, meaningful work with a growing Indigenous-owned staffing company, with the flexibility of a contract arrangement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, ideally including time spent in a controller, senior bookkeeper, or fractional finance role
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian accounting practices, GST/HST, payroll source deductions, and standard month-end close procedures
• Proven experience with QuickBooks Online or a comparable cloud accounting platform, including bank feeds, recurring entries, and reporting
• Solid command of Excel or Google Sheets for reconciliations, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean, audit-ready general ledger and produce reliable monthly financial statements
• Experience preparing AR and AP forecasts and providing cash flow visibility to ownership or leadership
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational discipline, and the ability to manage deadlines independently in a remote setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to flag issues, ask questions, and present findings to leadership
• Self-employed status with the ability to invoice GrizzlyTrek as an independent contractor

Nice To Haves

• CPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper) designation, or working toward a CPA, or equivalent senior bookkeeping credentials
• Experience supporting a staffing, construction, oilfield services, or other project-based business
• Familiarity with Western Canadian regulatory and tax environments, including Alberta payroll and WCB processes
• Experience working alongside an external accounting firm on year-end engagements and tax compliance
• Comfort working with an Indigenous-owned business and a values-driven leadership team

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including vendor invoice processing, coding, approvals, payment runs, and vendor account reconciliations
• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable, including client invoicing, application of receipts, aging review, collections follow-up, and dispute resolution
• Maintain and refine the chart of accounts to ensure accurate, consistent coding across departments, projects, and reporting segments
• Process and reconcile all banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, credit card activity, and electronic payments
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, ensuring all activity is captured, coded, and tied out to source documents
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, depreciation, and other recurring close adjustments
• Lead the month-end close process, including balance sheet account reconciliations, GL review, and preparation of internal financial statements
• Build and maintain rolling AR and AP forecasts to support cash flow planning, working capital decisions, and short-term liquidity visibility
• Provide fractional controller support, including internal reporting, variance analysis, cash flow oversight, internal controls, and process documentation
• Coordinate with our external accountant on year-end working papers, tax filings, GST/HST remittances, and any audit or review engagements
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and strengthen the financial operations of a growing business

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate based on experience and scope of engagement
• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling around your other commitments
• Direct collaboration with the CEO and leadership team, with real influence on financial operations
• Stable, ongoing engagement with a growing Indigenous-owned company in the staffing and workforce solutions sector
• Opportunity to scale your hours and scope as the business grows
• A finance function being modernized with strong systems, clean data, and a respect for professional judgment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed