Online Bookkeeper

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Online Bookkeeper based in Canada.** The Online Bookkeeper will manage bookkeeping activities for multiple clients in a fully remote, technology-driven environment. This role is essential to maintaining accurate, organized, and up-to-date financial records while ensuring clients receive reliable and timely support. You will handle weekly bookkeeping, reconcile accounts, and prepare month-end reports across a portfolio of clients with varying needs. Working with cloud-based accounting platforms and digital collaboration tools, you will contribute to efficient workflows and continuous process improvement. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems, embracing technology, and working collaboratively in a fast-growing, inclusive team. ### Accountabilities: - Manage weekly bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records using both accrual and cash accounting methods, according to each client's requirements. - Maintain client accounts: Ensure clients' books are complete, organized, current, and accurate through consistent transaction recording and account management. - Perform bank reconciliations: Reconcile bank accounts and clearing accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure financial transactions are properly recorded. - Prepare month-end reports: Compile and review financial information to support accurate reporting and provide clients with timely insights into their accounts. - Support clients: Respond to bookkeeping-related questions clearly and professionally, helping clients understand their financial records and resolve issues. - Manage multiple client portfolios: Prioritize competing deadlines, track tasks effectively, and maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. - Use and optimize technology: Work with cloud-based accounting and document-management platforms, identify workflow improvements, and contribute to automation and operational efficiency. - Collaborate with the team: Communicate proactively with colleagues, share ideas, and help improve internal processes and the overall client experience. ## Requirements: - At least five years of bookkeeping experience in a fast-paced professional environment. - Strong understanding of accrual accounting, cash-basis bookkeeping, payroll, debits and credits, clearing accounts, and bank reconciliations. - Comprehensive knowledge of accounting systems and processes, including invoicing, accounts payable, transaction recording, and applicable tax rates. - Practical experience with Xero and QuickBooks Online (QBO). - Familiarity with tools such as Hubdoc and Dext is an advantage. - Experience using task and workflow management platforms such as Karbon, ClickUp, , or Asana. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain bookkeeping matters clearly and build positive client relationships. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple clients, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously. - A proactive, self-directed approach and the ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with colleagues. - Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn new software, adopt automation tools, and improve existing workflows. - Reliable internet connectivity with a minimum upload and download speed of 6 Mbps to support virtual meetings and daily remote work. ## Benefits: - Fully remote work: Work from your home office anywhere in Canada. - Competitive performance rewards: Access to a tiered quarterly bonus program based on performance. - Career development: Opportunities for professional growth and annual performance-based salary increases. - Comprehensive healthcare: Fully paid health, dental, and vision benefits, plus access to virtual healthcare services. - Additional paid time off: Fridays off during July and August, as well as a paid holiday shutdown in December. - Equipment provided: Receive a new laptop and the necessary equipment to perform your role effectively. - Collaborative workplace culture: Join a supportive, inclusive, and low-ego team that values open communication, respect, and shared problem-solving. - Opportunity to influence improvements: Contribute ideas to enhance workflows, introduce new tools, and shape team practices. - Flexible, casual environment: Work in a professional setting that prioritizes results and collaboration over formal dress codes.