Job Description

About the Company:
Located in St. Catharines, our well-established client specializes in providing tax, accounting, and professional advisory services to both individuals and small to medium sized businesses across the Golden Horseshoe and Muskoka regions. Throughout the pandemic, business levels have continued to grow and show no signs of stopping which has resulted in the need to expand their professional team. Offering hybrid work from home / work from office schedules that foster optimal work-life integration, this employer prides itself in supporting the growth and development of internal talent.

More About the Role:
The Bookkeeper provides client payroll and bookkeeping services in addition to preparing personal income tax returns and other related audit, accounting, and tax requirements.

Work Location: onboarding period at St. Catharines office; then hybrid work arrangement
Job Type: Regular full-time
Compensation: $40 - 60K commensurate on experience

Here's what your daily work will consist of:

• Client payroll and bookkeeping services including:

• Reconciliations, monthly financial statements, and other required reports
• HST, WSIB, EHT filings, payroll remittances
• Preparation of year-end working paper files, including T4's, T5's and T5018's
• Preparation of personal tax returns
• Assisting with accounting projects

Be prepared for an interview if you possess the following:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or related field
• 2+ years experience with payroll, full-cycle bookkeeping, and preparation of Canadian personal tax returns
• Familiarity with CaseWare, Tax Prep, Simply/Sage, and QuickBooks online (an asset)
• Exceptional communication and client service skills
• Superior attention to detail & accuracy

Information about the application process:
if you would like to be considered for the role of Bookkeeper. Please include resume outlining your skills and work experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those advancing through the selection process will be contacted.

Westridge, along with our client are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe in fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment that brings people together to realize their full potential. We are committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.