Senior Bookkeeper

We're looking to hire a Senior Bookkeeper. In this role you'll be working directly with our more challenging clients (larger scale of operations) and also helping shape the future of our junior and intermediate bookkeeping team members. Your extensive knowledge and training will come in handy to mold the minds of the bookkeeping team to create the greatest bookkeeping team in Canada.

Does this sound like you?

  • You use Cloud Software (Dext, QuickBooks Time, Wagepoint, Plooto etc.) to improve productivity
  • You are results-oriented; always supporting your client’s success as though it’s your own
  • You are self-motivated and thrive while working independently from your home office
  • You are very familiar with QuickBooks Online and Xero; technically savvy
  • You have intense analytical skills and are willing to take initiative
  • You have at least 5 years’ experience in Bookkeeping
  • You have exemplary communication skills and are a creative thinker
  • You have worked in a public accounting firm and understand the nuances of working with many clients at once and juggling many targets
What will you be doing?
  • You will work with various entrepreneurs to provide an end-to-end service for their business, becoming their go-to contact for anything related to bookkeeping
  • Specific tasks to the various clients you will work on include, but are not limited to:
  • Accounts receivable entry and reconciliation
  • Accounts payable entry and reconciliation
  • Bank and credit card account reconciliation
  • Payroll entry and administration
  • Expense report approval and administration
  • Sales tracking and reporting
  • Contacting app partners to resolve issues with apps and client accounts
  • Continuous monitoring of client processes to help the team create more efficient and effective processes
  • HST, WSIB and EHT calculation and remittance on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis
  • Preparation and review of the books for month-, quarter-, and year-end financial reporting
What does it look like to work at Blueprint?
  • We're a fully remote team working across Canada (and have been long before the pandemic)
  • We're extremely collaborative, helping each other achieve goals with clients
  • We believe the best idea wins - this isn't a competitive mindset, but more collaborative to come to the best idea that serves us and our clients
  • We are an honest group and live this day-to-day. Speaking up to share counter ideas is important
  • We're an optimistic team because accounting shouldn't be a buzzkill
  • We believe in quality over quantity - providing an amazing employee experience will translate to an amazing client experience
  • We have bi-weekly Friday Lunch & Learns on various topics that people have come across and want to share their knowledge
  • We have weekly team huddles to check-in with everyone and catch up on people's weekend ongoings
  • We have sporadic team events to bond over our successes and just kick back and have some fun
What's included in this role?
  • Competitive salary - $40-60K
  • Bonus potential based on company and individual performance
  • Starting at 3 weeks vacation
  • Health spending account after 3-month probation
  • Home office tech to do your job efficiently and effectively
If you think you'd be a great fit with us at Blueprint, submit your resume and we'll connect with you if we agree.
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