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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold">Senior Bookkeeper (Hybrid/Remote)</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-weight: bold">Full-Time | Hybrid or Remote within Canada<br>Salary -</span> $60K to $70K per annum plus benefits and generous time off, flex hours<br><span style="font-weight: bold">*CPA students will not be considered for this role.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p>Stern Cohen Accountants is seeking a <span style="font-weight: bold">Senior</span> <span style="font-weight: bold">QuickBooks Online Bookkeeping Specialist </span>to join <span style="font-weight: bold">Stern Cohen FIT</span>, our innovative cloud bookkeeping and accounting practice.</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">About Stern Cohen FIT</span></p> <p><br></p> <p>Stern Cohen FIT stands for Finance Team. The FIT team supports successful owner-managed businesses with bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, virtual CFO, tax and accounting. We use a modern technology stack that includes QuickBooks Online, Dext, and Wagepoint to help clients stay informed and confident with their financials.</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">The Opportunity</span></p> <p><br></p> <p>As a Senior QuickBooks Online Bookkeeping Specialist, you will work with a portfolio of clients and play an important role in their day-to-day financial operations. You will support full-cycle bookkeeping, client onboarding, cloud file setup, payroll, and year-end preparation, while working closely with colleagues in the FIT team and within the firm in other practice teams including accounting and tax.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the variety of working with different businesses, is an excellent communicator, takes pride in delivering accurate and timely work, and wants to be part of a collaborative, supportive firm where bookkeeping is valued as a crucial part of the accounting process.</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Responsibilities</span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li>Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of client accounts</li> <li>Preparation of bank reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax filings (HST, WSIB, T4, installments)</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, consistency, and use of cloud-based tools</li> <li>Coordination and distribution of bookkeeping tasks amongst a team</li> <li>Frequent communication with clients, responding to questions, concerns, and requests</li> <li>Onboarding new clients, setting up new QuickBooks files</li> <li>Occasional Zoom meetings with clients to review statements, any questions, and troubleshoot any issues</li> <li>Preparation of year-end packages for accountants, i.e. preparing a trial balance, adjusting entries, and reconciling accounts</li> <li>Preparation and processing of payroll online software</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">What We’re Looking For</span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li>4 years or more of bookkeeping experience in a public accounting or multi-client environment</li> <li>Bookkeeping experience with QBO, Dext, Plooto and other accounting software</li> <li>Completed College or University Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance or Bookkeeping</li> <li>High level of accuracy and accountability</li> <li>Strong work ethic, diligent, committed and able to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment and produce work that demonstrates attention to detail</li> <li>The ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments</li> <li>Detail-oriented, self-starter, able to handle conflicting priorities</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> <li>Ability to plan and organize schedule and workflow to meet various deadlines for clients and senior management</li> <li>Must have knowledge of Wagepoint or other payroll systems</li> <li>Confident and professional communication skills</li> <li>A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, out of the box thinker with a willingness to learn</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Benefits of Working with Stern Cohen</span></p> <p><br></p> <p>Stern Cohen Accountants is an award-winning Toronto accounting firm with a modern outlook and a strong reputation for world-class service and employee satisfaction. Stern Cohen’s values emphasize our commitment to work-life balance and a collaborative culture where people are supported in their professional growth.</p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li>Hybrid workplace with flexibility to work from home or from the office</li> <li>Flex hours and a real commitment to work-life balance</li> <li>Fridays off with pay in July and August</li> <li>2 additional paid days during the winter holidays</li> <li>8 personal days in addition to vacation time</li> <li>2:00 p.m. closure on Fridays before every long weekend</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, and educational assistance</li> <li>Professional development training, coaching, and support</li> <li>Advancement opportunities due to firm growth</li> <li>“Dress for your day” flexibility</li> <li>A modern cloud-based work environment using tools like Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Teams</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">To Apply</span></p> <p><br></p> <p>Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the role will be contacted.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, but humans make final decisions and judgments. This posting is for an existing vacancy.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants selected for further consideration are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required.</p> <p><span> </span></p>

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