Senior Bookkeeper - Client Accounting Services

RLB LLP • Guelph, ON

47d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join our Client Accounting Services (CAS) practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, tech-forward bookkeeping professional who enjoys owning the month-end process, working closely with clients, and contributing insights that support better business decisions.

As a Senior Bookkeeper within the CAS practice, you will take ownership of the full month-end close for a portfolio of clients while working collaboratively with senior advisors and the broader CAS team. This role goes beyond traditional bookkeeping — you will be expected to understand the story behind the numbers and contribute meaningfully to client outcomes.

Requirements

• You bring senior-level, full-cycle bookkeeping experience, ideally with exposure to multiple clients or entities
• You are highly comfortable working in cloud-based accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar tools
• You have strong Excel skills and are confident preparing reports, reconciliations, and schedules
• You are comfortable adopting new tools, workflows, and automation — and enjoy finding better ways to work
• You move beyond “closing the books” to understanding what the numbers mean
• You can identify trends, anomalies, and risks and communicate them clearly
• You are confident interacting with clients and explaining financial information in a thoughtful, professional manner
• You understand role boundaries — supporting senior advisors with analysis while contributing to strong client relationships
• You are proactive, organized, and motivated by making an impact in a growing advisory practice

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience is strongly preferred; public accounting exposure is considered an asset but not required

Responsibilities

• Complete full month-end close for assigned clients
• Prepare reconciliations, working papers, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all deliverables
• Support cash flow management and ongoing financial oversight
• Support regulatory compliance activities as assigned (e.g., HST/GST filings and remittances, payroll source deductions, WSIB reporting)
• Perform independent analysis as part of the month-end close process
• Identify variances, unusual activity, trends, and potential risks
• Summarize insights and key observations clearly and concisely
• Provide analysis and commentary to senior team members to support client-facing discussions
• Act as a primary day-to-day contact for bookkeeping-related matters
• Respond to client questions and requests with professionalism and confidence
• Escalate issues appropriately and collaborate with senior advisors
• Support a high-quality client experience through responsiveness and reliability
• Support and mentor junior staff or bookkeepers, helping standardize processes and maintain high-quality work
• Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to improve bookkeeping workflows
• Leverage technology and automation to streamline recurring tasks
• Contribute ideas that improve consistency, scalability, and quality within the CAS practice

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance and well-being
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing advisory-focused CAS practice
• Hands-on learning and exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas and initiative are valued

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees