[Hiring] Senior Accountant @Zenbooks

Role Description

We are seeking a highly organized Senior Accountant who is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and has a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will be proactive in asking questions, eager to learn new skills, and dedicated to continuous improvement. This is a role with a clear path to Accounting Manager: you’ll be expected to take on team leadership and pod-level ownership as the firm grows, with a formal promotion on the horizon for the right person.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes ownership, does what’s right for the client, is approachable and resilient, and builds trust with the people around them.

• Manage accounting information systems and software for client organizations
• Mentor and coach Staff Accountants on technical accounting issues
• Manage client relationships
• Build toward managing a small team of staff accountants as the firm’s practice grows
• Own the gross margin of your pod, with visibility into engagement profitability and accountability for team utilization
• Own complex bookkeeping and vController engagements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the day-to-day accounting activities to maintain client records, including accounts receivable and payables, while ensuring completeness of the records
• Enter data into accounting systems/software, while managing the integrity of information and documentation
• Review and process documentation submitted by clients (bills, invoices, etc.)
• Proactively reach out to clients for additional information that’s needed
• Communicate with clients by email and video calls
• Prepare financial reports and budgets to share with the client
• Organize accounting records, financial statements, and reports to share with the client
• Identify process improvements and bring them to resolution to share with the Manager of Accounting Services
• Execute assigned tasks while ensuring compliance
• Identify opportunities for additional services
• Build and manage accounting and financial systems using Zenbooks best practices and SOPs
• Provide subject matter expertise and understand the needs of clients
• Maintain client relationships
• Ensure client solutions are delivered on time
• Maintain and build relationships with internal accountants and consultants
• Oversee implementation of new software (e.g., payroll, accounting, payments) and processes in client organizations
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and follow up on outstanding supporting documentation
• Prepare sales tax (GST/HST/PST) returns
• Perform financial statement reviews and prepare client files for year-end tax accountants

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working in a client-facing position within public accounting
• Familiarity with cloud accounting software (such as Xero and/or QBO) is required
• Must pass a criminal background check and/or education and employment verification
• Working from home is a requirement, including access to high-speed internet and availability during core business hours

Benefits

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $70,000 to $83,000 per year
• 5 personal days + 10 vacation days + 1 week during the winter holidays
• 100% employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance) and a flexible health spending account
• RRSP matching program