Bookkeeper
Location: Milton, ON (In-Office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About C&P Partners CPA
C&P Partners CPA is a boutique accounting firm serving entrepreneurs, privately held businesses, and individuals across the GTA. The firm provides comprehensive bookkeeping, tax preparation, compliance, and advisory services. Our approach combines technical precision with practical business insight to support long-term client growth.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with approximately 2+ years of hands-on experience in a public accounting or CPA firm environment. This role is focused on full-cycle bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting for a portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate general ledgers for multiple clients
- Record day-to-day financial transactions (AP, AR, payroll, expenses)
- Perform monthly reconciliations (bank, credit card, intercompany accounts)
- Prepare and post journal entries and working papers
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
- Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues proactively
- Support accountants with year-end file preparation
Tax & Compliance Support
- Prepare and assist with GST/HST filings
- Support T1 and T2 tax preparation (working papers and documentation)
- Assist with payroll remittances and statutory filings (WSIB, CRA, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards and tax requirements
Client Support
- Communicate with clients to collect financial data and documentation
- Perform bookkeeping clean-up and catch-up work when required
- Maintain organized digital records and ensure confidentiality
- Support senior accountants during peak periods (e.g., tax season)
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a CPA firm
- Strong understanding of full-cycle bookkeeping
- Experience with GST/HST and basic tax support (T1/T2 exposure preferred)
- Knowledge of Canadian payroll and compliance requirements
- Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, etc.)
- Experience with tax software (TaxPrep, Profile, etc.) is an asset
- Post-secondary education in Accounting or related field
Core Competencies
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Professional communication skills
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
Why Join C&P Partners CPA
- Exposure to a diverse client base across multiple industries
- Direct mentorship from experienced CPAs
- Strong learning environment with growth potential
- Collaborative, supportive team culture
