Senior Bookkeeper - Canada Process

This is a remote position.

Remote Senior Bookkeeper

Permanent – Full Time/ Work from Home

Shifts- EST/PST Time zone shifts/ Five days working.

We are looking for a Remote Senior Bookkeepers to join our team and grow with the company.

We Remote Accounting 24x7 a subsidiary of Lets Chat 24x7. are looking for a Remote Senior Bookkeeper with a strong understanding of QuickBooks Online bookkeeping software (Canadian Version).

Remote Accounting 24x7 is a venture of Lets Chat 24x7 IT Services Pvt Ltd, a professional business IT services company based in India. Our head office is located under the name Lets Chat 24x7 Ltd and Remote Accounting 24x7 is based in Edmonton, Canada.

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper with extensive experience working with Canadian entities and QuickBooks Online (QBO). This is not a data-entry role.

The ideal candidate will be capable of independently managing multiple client files, maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, handling payroll and government remittances, and preparing clean year-end working paper packages for CPA review.

You should be comfortable working with minimal supervision, resolving bookkeeping discrepancies, performing catch-up and cleanup work, and ensuring clients' books are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Bookkeeping

• Manage complete bookkeeping functions for multiple Canadian clients
  
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
  
• Record and post journal entries
  
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
  
• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures
  
• Reconcile:
  
  • Accounts Receivable (A/R)
    
  • Accounts Payable (A/P)
    
  • Bank Accounts
    
  • Credit Card Accounts
    
  • Loan and Other Balance Sheet Accounts
    

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  
• Analyze financial statements and investigate variances
  
• Prepare supporting schedules and account reconciliations
  
• Create reviewer notes and explanations for financial reporting packages
  
• Perform foreign exchange translations where required
  
• Assist with compilation and year-end engagement preparation
  

Payroll & Government Compliance

• Process payroll using:
  
  • QuickBooks Online Payroll
    
  • Wagepoint
    
  • Payworks
    
  • ADP
    
  • Similar payroll platforms
    
• Calculate and prepare:
  
  • GST/HST/PST filings
    
  • Source deductions
    
  • Employer Health Tax (EHT)
    
  • Workers Compensation Board (WCB) remittances
    
• Prepare and file:
  
  • T4 Slips
    
  • T4A Slips
    
  • T5018 Slips
    
  • Records of Employment (ROE)
    

Year-End & CPA Handoff

• Prepare year-end working paper files
  
• Ensure complete supporting documentation is available
  
• Prepare lead sheets, reconciliations, and reviewer notes
  
• Deliver clean, organized files for CPA review and tax preparation
  
• Take ownership of month-end and year-end close processes
  

Client Support

• Respond to client queries professionally and promptly
  
• Understand client business operations and identify areas for improvement
  
• Communicate bookkeeping issues and recommendations effectively
  
• Manage multiple client deadlines while maintaining accuracy
  

Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Minimum 4–5 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience
  
• Strong experience using QuickBooks Online (Canadian Version)
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  
• Experience working with Canadian companies and accounting requirements
  
• Strong understanding of:
  
  • Accrual Accounting
    
  • Canadian Bookkeeping Standards
    
  • Payroll Processing
    
  • Government Remittances
    
  • Financial Statement Preparation
    
• Experience performing:
  
  • Month-End Close
    
  • Year-End Close
    
  • Catch-Up Bookkeeping
    
  • Cleanup of messy or behind bookkeeping files
    
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously
  

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Dext
  
• Experience with AutoEntry
  
• Experience with Karbon Practice Management
  
• Experience with Sage 50 (Canadian Edition)
  
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop (QBD)
  
• Experience supporting CPA firms or public accounting environments
  

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or related field
  
• Accounting certification or professional bookkeeping certification is an asset
  

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  
• Strong client service orientation
  
• Professionalism and confidentiality
  
• Ownership mindset and accountability
  
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines consistently
  

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Infrastructure Requirements

Candidates must have:

• Dedicated and professional work environment
  
• Broadband internet connection with minimum speed of 40 Mbps
  
• Reliable power backup (UPS/Inverter)
  
• Proper workstation setup with table and chair
  
• Quiet workspace suitable for client meetings
  

Company-provided system/laptop will be supplied.

What We Offer

• Permanent Work From Home opportunity​
  
• Competitive compensation
  
• Exposure to Canadian CPA firms and accounting practices
  
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
  
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
  
• Ongoing learning and professional development
  
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud accounting technologies
  

Requirements

Benefits

What We Offer

• Permanent Work From Home opportunity
  
• Competitive compensation
  
• Exposure to Canadian CPA firms and accounting practices
  
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
  
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
  
• Ongoing learning and professional development
  
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud accounting technologies