Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically adept Bookkeeper to manage

comprehensive bookkeeping for North American operations. You’ll work with tools like

Xero, Wave, and QuickBooks, oversee A/P and A/R processes, and ensure full tax

form compliance—including 1099s and W9s for the U.S., and CRA-related filings in

Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Systems Management

∙Record and reconcile financial transactions using Xero, Wave, and

QuickBooks.

∙Manage accounts payable and receivable: issue invoices, process payments,

and follow up on collections.

∙Reconcile bank and credit card statements and ensure accuracy of the general

ledger.

∙Handle expense tracking and reimbursement workflows.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

∙Generate financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and

support month-end and year-end closing.

∙Administer Canadian compliance tasks: GST/HST returns, payroll remittances

(CPP, EI, T4 slips/Summaries) as applicable.

∙For the U.S. side, manage independent contractor onboarding:

oRequest and securely store Form W9 at the start of each contractor

relationship.

oPrepare and submit 1099NEC (and 1099MISC if required) to contractors

and the IRS.

∙Manage Canadian contractor reporting: Prepare and file T4A / T4ANR slips &

summaries.

∙Ensure adherence to audit requirements and maintain records per CRA/IRS

retention standards (e.g., W9 forms at least 4 years).

Process Improvement & Communication

∙Streamline bookkeeping workflows and implement best practices for efficiency.

∙Work alongside finance, operations, or administrative teams to support budgeting

and financial planning.

∙Handle queries from clients, contractors, or suppliers related to invoices,

payments, or recordkeeping.

∙Maintain organized financial records, ready for audits or tax filings.

Requirements & Skills

∙Minimum 3 years of US/Canada bookkeeping experience.

∙Proficient with Xero, Wave, QuickBooks, and comfortable generating financial

statements.

∙Solid knowledge of accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, expense

tracking, general ledger management.

∙Experience filing GST/HST returns, payroll remittances, and preparing T4/T4A

slips for Canadian compliance.

∙Strong understanding of U.S. 1099/W9 processes, including deadlines and

documentation requirements.

∙Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

∙Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

∙Effective communicator, especially when dealing with financial matters.

∙Familiarity with Excel or Google Sheets for supplementary reporting/tracking.

∙Bonus: Experience with payroll processing, multi-currency transactions, or tax

analysis.

US Shift

SAL-20-23k (4 hours)