Bookkeeper

Job summary

The bookkeeper will manage full-cycle accounting processes, including general ledgers, reconciliations, and financial reporting for a diverse portfolio of clients. They will also provide essential support for tax compliance, payroll remittances, and year-end file preparation.

Job details

Bookkeeper Location: Milton, ON (In-Office) Employment Type: Full-Time About C&P Partners CPA C&P Partners CPA is a boutique accounting firm serving entrepreneurs, privately held businesses, and individuals across the GTA. The firm provides comprehensive bookkeeping, tax preparation, compliance, and advisory services. Our approach combines technical precision with practical business insight to support long-term client growth. Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with approximately 2+ years of hands-on experience in a public accounting or CPA firm environment. This role is focused on full-cycle bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting for a portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Full-Cycle Bookkeeping Maintain accurate general ledgers for multiple clients Record day-to-day financial transactions (AP, AR, payroll, expenses) Perform monthly reconciliations (bank, credit card, intercompany accounts) Prepare and post journal entries and working papers Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes Financial Reporting Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues proactively Support accountants with year-end file preparation Tax & Compliance Support Prepare and assist with GST/HST filings Support T1 and T2 tax preparation (working papers and documentation) Assist with payroll remittances and statutory filings (WSIB, CRA, etc.) Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards and tax requirements Client Support Communicate with clients to collect financial data and documentation Perform bookkeeping clean-up and catch-up work when required Maintain organized digital records and ensure confidentiality Support senior accountants during peak periods (e.g., tax season) Qualifications Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a CPA firm Strong understanding of full-cycle bookkeeping Experience with GST/HST and basic tax support (T1/T2 exposure preferred) Knowledge of Canadian payroll and compliance requirements Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, etc.) Experience with tax software (TaxPrep, Profile, etc.) is an asset Post-secondary education in Accounting or related field Core Competencies High attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines Analytical and problem-solving mindset Professional communication skills High level of discretion and confidentiality Why Join C&P Partners CPA Exposure to a diverse client base across multiple industries Direct mentorship from experienced CPAs Strong learning environment with growth potential Collaborative, supportive team culture

What you’ll do

The bookkeeper will manage full-cycle accounting processes, including general ledgers, reconciliations, and financial reporting for a diverse portfolio of clients. They will also provide essential support for tax compliance, payroll remittances, and year-end file preparation.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably within a CPA firm environment. Proficiency in accounting software and a solid understanding of Canadian tax and payroll compliance are required.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Full-cycle bookkeeping
• Reconciliations
• Financial reporting
• General ledgers
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Payroll
• GST/HST filings
• T1 tax preparation
• T2 tax preparation
• QuickBooks
• Xero
• Sage
• TaxPrep
• Profile
• Working papers

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Administrative