Senior Associate - Canada/US Bookkeeping and Accounting

We are looking for a Bookkeeping and Accounting Executive to support Canada CPA Firm with day-to-day bookkeeping, accounting, reconciliations, taxation and payroll-related activities. The role requires hands-on experience in accounting systems, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately within client deadlines.

Role & responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping, including recording and categorising financial transactions.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end schedules, journal entries, and assist in closing books.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Process payroll in a timely and accurate manner, including employee data updates, payroll calculations, deductions, and payroll reports.
• Support payroll compliance activities, including statutory deductions, payroll reconciliations, and year-end payroll documentation.
• Assist in preparation of GST/HST, sales tax, and other supporting working papers as required.
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients for missing information, clarifications, and timely completion of work.
• Work on accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Ensure all work is completed as per SOPs, quality standards, and client timelines.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, accounting principles, and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience in AP, AR, bank reconciliation, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Working knowledge of payroll processing and payroll-related compliance.
• Familiarity with Canada/US accounting processes and basic taxation / statutory requirements.
• Experience using QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar accounting software.
• Good Excel skills and ability to work with reports and large data sets.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and deadline orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / CMA / equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with offshore teams serving Canada or US-based clients.
• Exposure to Canadian payroll, US payroll, GST/HST, sales tax, or other compliance processes will be an added advantage.

Perks and benefits

1. Group Medical Insurance (GMC): Employee, spouse, up to 2 dependent children; dependent.

2. Group Personal Accident (GPA) for employee.

3. Group Term Life (GTL) for employee.