Senior Full-Cycle bookkeeping, payroll Professional for Oakville
“50% of Time spent will be on “Client Bookkeeping” assignments and the other 50% of the time is on the Firm’s books and bookkeeping matters.” General Duties; - Perform bank and similar account type reconciliations. - Payroll, A/P and A/R - Enter Personal Tax information into Tax Prep Software. - Prepare owner’s bank statements and time sheets and process petty cash. - Process Intercompany cheques, personal taxes and corporate taxes. - Opening Office, maintain office supplies, calling of repairmen for building, cleaners scheduling and other duties as assigned. - Enter Tax Data in Caseware during busy season. - Contribute to special project teams as required. - Follow-up diligently with clients and external agencies for information. - Provide exceptional client service through impeccable communication, courtesy and respect. - Complete files accurately with close attention to deadlines, budget and recovery. - Maintain up-to-date accounting and tax knowledge by participating in external and internal training as required. - Adhere to all professional obligations and ethical standards. - Contribute to and participate in JT & Prof. Corporations unique culture and corporate mission. - Supervises Junior Bookkeeper and prioritizes all activities in bookkeeping ( ie. client bookkeeping and so on) Client Duties; - Write up bank and credit card statements reconcile (monthly and quarterly). - Complete HST returns, Source Deductions (monthly) and WSIB Monthly or quarterly). - Post Sales & Track A/R (for some clients). - Reconcile inter-company transactions (for some clients). - Process payroll for some clients and post payroll from client supplied data. - T4/T5 preparation and reconciliation. - Post A/P for some clients. - Sort data for cash expenses and post. - Look for out of the ordinary items and clarify with client. - Process Financial Statements and forward to client. - Ensure all bookkeeping is complete, accounts are balanced, all bookkeeping issues have been cleared before the clients financial statements are finalized and forwarded to clients and / or bring files over to Sr Staff Accountants ( i.e. a "clean" trial balance) - Initial preparation of files (rollovers, enter trial balances, reconcile opening retained earnings) in the "Caseware" system and completion of working papers on routine accounts such as bank accounts, accounts receivables, accounts payables, sales taxes and payroll. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications; - Minimum 5 years Canadian full-cycle post education bookkeeping experience (Public Practice experience is preferred). - University degree/College diploma and a willingness to learn. - Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and ability to travel within the Hamilton region is required. - Demonstrated experience with Quickbooks, Simply Accounting (Caseware is a bonus but will train). - Self-driven, quick-learner, conscientious and outstanding attitude. - Microsoft Office applications and strong general computer skills. - Payroll and governmental reporting experience is a must. - Considered by colleagues and supervisors as a strong and knowledgeable team player. - Personable approach and outstanding client services. - Superior English skills - both written and oral (mandatory). - Well organized, neat, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and self-manage. - Thrive in a culture of continual learning and improvement. - The ability to work in a fast paced and time sensitive environment.
Date:	April 11, 2013
City/Town:	Oakville
Location:	ON/Other
Wage/Salary:	To be determined by experience
Start:	asap
Duration:	full time
Type:	Full Time
How to apply:	e-mail or phone
Company:	Symmetry Services Inc.
Contact:	John T. Horton
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