Staff Accountant

Overview

This fully remote accounting role supports a Canadian accounting firm serving small and mid-sized businesses on monthly recurring engagements. The position is responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, client documentation review and follow-up, and preparation of sales tax filings (GST/HST/PST).

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities to maintain accurate and complete client records.
• Enter data into accounting software while maintaining integrity of information and documentation.
• Review and process documentation submitted by clients (e.g., bills, invoices, and related materials).
• Proactively reach out to clients for additional information when needed.
• Communicate with clients by email and video calls.
• Organize and prepare accounting records, financial statements, and reports for the Senior Accountant.
• Provide regular processing for accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Prepare sales tax (GST/HST/PST) returns.

Requirements

• 1 year of bookkeeping experience is required.
• Familiarity with cloud accounting software (such as Xero and/or QBO).
• Must pass a criminal background check and/or education and employment verification.
• Working from home is a requirement, including access to high-speed internet and availability during core business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AI tools to automate repetitive tasks and accelerate research (Claude preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $60,000 to $70,000 per year
• Time off: 5 Personal Days + 10 Vacation days + 1 week during the winter holidays
• Health benefits: 100% employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance, and vision), including EAP; flexible health spending account
• Retirement: Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Home office equipment: 100% employer-paid laptop, monitor, keyboard, and mouse
• Ergonomics: 100% employer-paid ergonomic assessment of your home office (virtual)
• Work schedule: Flexible work schedule

Location

• Fully remote (Canada)
• Work from home required, with high-speed internet and availability during core business hours.

Hiring Process

• Phone screen: A phone interview with a People & Culture Generalist.
• Case activity: Candidates moving forward complete a case activity.
• Leadership interview: A 2-way Zoom interview with leadership.
• Final stage: The selected candidate receives an offer and is introduced to the team.