Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant – Full-Time 

Location: Kitchener, Ontario Hybrid 

Term: 1 Year Contract 

Compensation: 65k 

About Us: LNM Accounting Solutions is a growing bookkeeping and accounting firm specializing in small business financial operations, and reporting. 

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounting activities for a portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients.

Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting 

• Perform and oversee full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients. 
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. 
• Complete bank, credit card, loan, and general ledger reconciliations. 
• Prepare adjusting journal entries, accruals, and year-end working papers. 
• Identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. 
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records. 

Government Compliance & Taxation 

• Prepare and file GST/HST returns. 
• Process and review payroll, statutory deductions 
• Prepare T4s, T5s, and other applicable information returns. 
• Assist with corporate (T2) and personal (T1) income tax preparation. 
• Assist with CRA correspondence, reviews, and compliance matters. 
• Monitor applicable government reporting requirements and deadlines. 

Client Management & Advisory 

• Independently manage assigned client accounts and accounting deadlines. 
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting issues. 
• Assist with financial statement reviews and explain financial results to clients. 
• Identify opportunities to improve clients' accounting processes and financial reporting. 
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis when required. 

Qualifications & Experience 

Required 

• Minimum 2–3 years of practical accounting or full-cycle bookkeeping experience. 
• Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles and small business financial operations. 
• Proficiency with, Excel, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Tax Cycle,  
• Experience preparing financial statements and completing general ledger reconciliations. 
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple client files, prioritize deadlines, and work independently. 
• High level of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality. 

Preferred 

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• Experience working in a public accounting or bookkeeping firm. 
• Experience preparing T1 and T2 income tax returns. 
• Familiarity with TaxCycle, Wagepoint, and Karbon. 
• CPA, RPA or Payroll designation or progress towards a designation is an asset but not required. 

What We're Looking For 

Beyond technical accounting skills, we're looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership of their work and meets deadlines. 
• Is comfortable managing multiple clients and competing priorities. 
• Has excellent attention to detail while understanding the bigger financial picture. 
• Can identify accounting problems and take initiative to resolve them. 
• Communicates professionally and confidently with clients. 
• Enjoys improving processes and learning new technologies. 
• Values teamwork, accountability, and excellent client service. 

How to Apply 

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction highlighting your accounting experience, proficiency with QuickBooks Online, and any experience working with multiple business clients.

Position: Full-Time Staff Accountant 

Website: www.lnm-cpa.com 

LNM Accounting Solutions is committed to providing an inclusive hiring process and considering qualified applicants based on their skills, experience, and suitability for the role.