Full-Service Bookkeeper (Hybrid)

Strata Accounting Professional Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled full-service bookkeeper to join their growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial records by performing a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial tasks to ensure the accuracy and compliance of the financial information.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping – Technical

  • Record and maintain financial activities with extreme proficiency using bookkeeping software.
  • Prepare government remittances, including HST, EHT, WSIB, and payroll remittances.
  • Understand customer claims and filing requirements for GST/HST/PST.
  • Understand and prepare payroll with various pay types across multiple companies.
  • Prepare payroll year-end T4s/T4 Summary, correcting discrepancies as needed.
  • Reconcile bank, credit-card, and loan accounts within the financial records.
  • Prepare year-end working-paper documentation for various companies.
  • Utilize financial technology for bookkeeping efficiency and research new software.
  • Stay current with technology and remain proficient.
  • Complete assigned work with minimal supervision.

Analysis and Reporting

  • Produce month-end and year-end financial statements accurately; address issues and make corrections/adjustments when required.

Client Service

  • Provide exceptional customer service to clients.
  • Identify opportunities to assist clients with their financial requirements and inform the Partner.
  • Meet all client deadlines with accuracy.

Qualifications

  • Education: CPB designation preferred or equivalent related work experience.
  • Experience: 2+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping in a multi-client environment.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights; strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous accuracy in data entry and reporting.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills; able to present financial information clearly and concisely.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong client-service orientation; able to build and maintain relationships with clients and team members.
  • Professionalism: Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity with clients, colleagues, and partners.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Dext, practice-management software, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office; ability to research and master new financial-technology tools.
  • Agility: Prioritize tasks effectively in a multi-client, deadline-driven environment.
  • Engagement: Actively participate in team-building initiatives across Strata’s divisions.

Some Additional Benefits

  • Office overlooking beautiful Lake Muskoka
  • Kitchen on-site with a top-tier coffee machine
  • Business-casual dress
  • Positive culture
  • Dog-friendly workplace
  • On-site parking
  • Company events and social hours
  • Health Care Spending Account (myHSA)
  • Stand-up desk
  • Dual-monitor workstation

About the Strata Group

At Strata, our people — both our team and our clients — are our most important asset. Their happiness, growth, and success drive everything we do. This commitment has shaped our five core values.

H.E.A.R.T.

  • Honesty: We’re transparent in every action, ensuring trust and integrity guide our decisions and interactions.
  • Excellence: Our commitment to first-class client care defines us; we strive to exceed expectations at every turn.
  • Adaptability: We embrace challenges and change, viewing them as opportunities to learn and grow.
  • Respect: Professionalism and empathy drive us; we treat everyone with respect, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Teamwork: United in our goals, we share successes and challenges; collaboration and open communication are our cornerstones.

About You

  • You are a highly motivated individual with a bookkeeping background.
  • You have a passion for helping clients and coworkers reach their goals.
  • You resonate with our core values.
  • You are a team player willing to jump in where needed.
  • You are tech-savvy and eager to learn.
  • You are a proactive self-starter.
  • You enjoy working in a positive, fun, and beautiful environment.

If you don’t match every detail above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We hire for alignment with our values as much as for skills. If you think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Details

  • Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  • Salary: $44,000 – $49,000 per annum (based on experience)

Benefits

  • Business-casual dress
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off

Schedule

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • May require extra hours during tax season

Work Location: Remote, in-person, or hybrid arrangements are negotiable based on your location and experience.