Bookkeeper

We are an accounting firm based in North America. We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous Remote Overseas Bookkeeper to manage the financial records of our small and medium-sized business clients.

1) Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping

Account Reconciliation: Complete timely and accurate reconciliation of bank accounts, credit card statements, and intercompany accounts.

Government Remittances: Assist clients with the calculation and preparation of various Canadian government remittances, including:

GST/HST (Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax)

Payroll Source Deductions (e.g., CPP, EI, Income Tax)

Payroll Processing: Process and manage client payroll, including entering hours, processing paycheques, and preparing T4 Slips and other annual forms.

Month-End/Year-End Close: Execute month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparing and posting necessary adjusting and accrual journal entries.

2) Qualifications & Requirements

Technical Skills

Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience in full-cycle bookkeeping.

Tax Compliance: Understanding tax principles (payroll, VAT, Income tax). Knowledge of Canada tax is a plus.

Software Proficiency: Knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) is a plus. Use Excel, Google sheet

3) Personal & Logistics

Language: Fluent in professional English (written and verbal) is mandatory.

Availability: Must be able to align a significant portion of the workday with the Eastern Time (ET) Zone for real-time collaboration with the Canadian team and clients.

Remote Setup: A secure, dedicated home office with a reliable, high-speed internet connection and commitment to protecting confidential client data.

Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile