Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper

Original job posting

The role involves performing day-to-day bookkeeping, maintaining financial records, and assisting with HST filing for clients. Additionally, the position provides general administrative support to the office, particularly during the tax preparation season.

Job details

About The Accounting Place For more than 25 years, The Accounting Place (TAP) has helped Canadians achieve their financial goals through strategic tax planning, bookkeeping, and Real Wealth Management™ services. We work closely with individuals, families, and small-to-medium-sized businesses to help our clients keep more of what they earn while building long-term financial wealth. The Opportunity We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated individual to join our team in Stoney Creek, ON. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping activities, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting HST preparation and filing, and ensuring timely and accurate data entry for both clients and, as required, the TAP office. This role will also provide general administrative support for the TAP office, especially during the tax preparation process. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, taking pride in accuracy and providing excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Perform bookkeeping for clients on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis Record and categorize financial transactions accurately Maintain accurate ledgers and financial records Reconcile bank, credit card, and other accounts Prepare and assist with filing HST returns Perform accurate and timely data entry in accounting software Assist with bookkeeping-related client inquiries and requests Maintain organized client files and documentation Deliver professional and courteous customer service to clients Provide general administrative support during the tax preparation process Support the TAP office and team with other bookkeeping and administrative duties as required. Qualifications & Skills Strong bookkeeping skills, including transaction recording, account reconciliation, and ledger maintenance Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy A positive, professional, and client-focused attitude Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience working with small to medium-sized businesses and/or in public practice is an asset What We Offer Competitive compensation Flexible work environment with potential for hybrid work Professional growth and learning opportunities Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and businesses Join Our Team If you are an organized and dependable bookkeeping professional who enjoys working with clients and wants to grow your career in accounting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join The Accounting Place and become part of a team dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial goals.

What you’ll do

The role involves performing day-to-day bookkeeping, maintaining financial records, and assisting with HST filing for clients. Additionally, the position provides general administrative support to the office, particularly during the tax preparation season.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong bookkeeping skills and proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Office. A detail-oriented approach and experience working with small to medium-sized businesses are highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation • Flexible Work Environment • Professional Growth And Learning Opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Quickbooks Online · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bookkeeping
• Account Reconciliation
• Ledger Maintenance
• HST Preparation
• Data Entry
• QuickBooks Desktop
• QuickBooks Online
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Time Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support