Senior Bookkeeper (Canadian GAAP & Tax Experience)

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper (Canadian GAAP & Tax Experience)

Work Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Schedule/Timezone: Monday to Friday, 8 flexible hours a day with overlap on business hours

Rate: $12 - $20 per hour depending on experience and skills

Overview

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking to manage daily financial operations across multiple currencies?

We are partnering with a growing company to find an experienced Bookkeeper to manage daily financial operations and accounting workflows across multiple currencies. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end bookkeeping, track international sales, manage multi-currency reconciliations, and ensure accurate sales tax reporting. You will also maintain audit-ready records and help improve financial processes as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date daily books in QuickBooks Online and Xero.
• Track international sales from initial customer order and invoice through to payment receipt organized by client and country.
• Record, categorize, and reconcile foreign exchange transactions, international wires, and payment platform accounts.
• Match invoices, purchase orders, shipping documentation, and proofs of payment to corresponding transactions.
• Monitor open orders, accounts receivable, and accounts payable while proactively following up on outstanding balances.
• Prepare GST/HST/PST tax filings and collaborate with external accountants for month-end close, year-end close, and tax preparation.

Must-Have Requirements

• Proven full-cycle bookkeeping experience with hands-on expertise in QuickBooks Online and Xero.
• Strong background in international sales, multi-currency accounting, foreign exchange management, and payment platform reconciliations.
• Practical experience with Canadian sales taxes including GST/HST/PST and zero-rated exports.
• Hands-on experience with job costing and profitability analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to identify financial discrepancies, raise issues proactively, and handle confidential data with discretion.
• Ability to work full-time hours of 40 hours per week.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Formal bookkeeping or accounting diploma or active professional designation.
• Background working in medical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with international export documentation, customs costs, or setting up workflows in a growing company.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a flexible schedule of 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with overlap on business hours. You will have the opportunity to help refine and improve financial processes as the company expands. You will also work collaboratively with external accountants on essential financial reporting and tax preparation.