Job Description

About Us

Furlonger Associates is a fast growing, high-energy, accounting firm providing bookkeeping, personal and corporate tax preparation and consulting services to individuals and small businesses. Established in 2003, our focus has always been client satisfaction. Our team works diligently to ensure that we provide the type of quality service that makes us a trusted advisor to each of our clients.

Our clients represent a broad range of industries such as hospitality, retailers, manufacturers and professional services. Our ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting these clients through accurate bookkeeping, effective communication and responsible file management.

We are proud to support a team of hybrid and fully remote employees. Flexibility and work-life balance are priorities at our firm, and we are looking for mature and responsible professionals who can handle the challenges unique to remote work environments.

Responsibilities:

Complete monthly bookkeeping tasks for a wide range of businesses from client-supplied records, including: accounts payable and accounts receivable management, bank and credit card reconciliations and payroll processing Analyse and draw conclusions from a Balance Sheet and Income Statement Prepare and submit Payroll Source Deductions, WSIB, HST, EHT and Records of Employment Confident use of the CRA Represent a Client portal Preparation of month-end management reports Preparation of T Slips Clear and professional communication with clients by email and telephone Telephone and written communication with government agencies Complete bookkeeping engagements within the budgeted time Organize and prioritize tasks to meet department targets and compliance deadlines Regular communication with department managers Report progress of engagements to the Bookkeeping Management Team on a regular basis

Qualifications & Requirements:

Diploma or certificate in an accounting-related field Previous experience working in an accounting firm in a bookkeeping role preferred Proficiency in QuickBooks Online Experience with Dext, Microsoft Teams and ProFile are preferred Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Comfortable with video conferencing platforms Aptitude for managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing workflow Commitment to ensuring timely service and meeting compliance deadlines Desire to learn, develop and grow professionally Willingness to accept challenging tasks Ability to work independently while actively supporting team members across multiple departments Self-disciplined and responsible management of time in a fully remote environment
Salary is commensurate with experience.

Fully Remote Opportunity

The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a fully remote environment. The candidate must be self-disciplined and clearly demonstrate their ability to time manage, prioritize and follow firm procedures and processes.

Why Work for Furlonger Associates?

We support a dynamic team environment built on shared success and opportunities for growth, and are committed to helping each associate achieve their personal and professional goals. We offer flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package. While the nature of accounting often involves increased hours to meet compliance deadlines, we take work-life balance seriously. To foster a culture of wellbeing, we offer a compressed workweek during the summer months and host regular staff appreciation events and incentives.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00-$31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care Work from home
Application question(s):

How many years experience do you have handling the monthly accounting workflow for 5 or more clients?
Experience:

Bookkeeping: 3 years (required) QuickBooks Online: 3 years (required) accounting firm or self employed bookkeeping services: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Remote

Expected start date: 2025-12-01