Senior Bookkeeper
- Guelph, ON, Canada
Pay range: $55,000 - $65,000 · Full-time
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About Us
We're RLB.
A forward-thinking accounting and advisory firm rooted in Southern Ontario with a mission to empower people and strengthen communities. We're growing, and we want awesome people like you to grow with us.
Have you heard? #RLBisAwesome!
People Count. That is our motto at RLB.
So, what does this mean for you?
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who looking for growth in their career with the ability and interest to mentor our junior staff. If you have experience working directly with clients on complex bookkeeping engagements or experience at the assistant controller level, we want to meet you!
About The Gig
Month-End Close & Financial Ownership
About You
Timeline: We will continue to accept applications until we find the right candidate.
Pay range: $55,000 - $65,000
Compensation within the advertised range is based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and professional designations. RLB LLP recognizes that candidates may not fit precisely within a predefined range; therefore, final compensation will reflect the full breadth of skills, experience, and expertise the individual brings to the role.
Check out our employment perks and what it's like to be part of our team at http://www.rlb.ca/why-rlb/
AI Statement
At RLB, we use AI tools to enhance our recruitment process to assist with tasks such as organizing applications, highlighting job-related qualifications, drafting of job descriptions, and scheduling of interviews. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions or remove candidates from consideration, and is only used to streamline administrative tasks in our hiring and recruiting workflows. All applications are reviewed by our team and all decisions through the recruitment process are made by real people. RLB is an Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Employer committed to fair and equitable hiring process, to using AI tools responsibly, and to reducing biases. We will continue to review our hiring practices regularly to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and industry best practices.
RLB LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation for testing, interview, or employment purposes.
We're RLB.
A forward-thinking accounting and advisory firm rooted in Southern Ontario with a mission to empower people and strengthen communities. We're growing, and we want awesome people like you to grow with us.
Have you heard? #RLBisAwesome!
People Count. That is our motto at RLB.
So, what does this mean for you?
- We invest time and effort into our team members for the hands-on learning experience required to become a successful professional.
- We offer a fun and rewarding work environment dedicated to ensuring that our team members get the knowledge, support, and expertise they need to thrive.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who looking for growth in their career with the ability and interest to mentor our junior staff. If you have experience working directly with clients on complex bookkeeping engagements or experience at the assistant controller level, we want to meet you!
About The Gig
Month-End Close & Financial Ownership
- Complete full month-end close for assigned clients
- Prepare reconciliations, working papers, and supporting schedules
- Support regulatory compliance activities as assigned (e.g., HST/GST filings and remittances, payroll source deductions, WSIB reporting)
- A focus on building meaningful relationships with both clients and RLB team members
- Act as a primary day-to-day contact for bookkeeping-related matters
- Support a high-quality client experience through responsiveness and reliability
- Escalate issues appropriately and collaborate with other team members
- Support and mentor junior staff or bookkeepers, helping standardize processes and maintain high-quality work
About You
- You have a minimum of 3 years experience in full cycle book-keeping including posting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll and has experience preparing and analyzing financial statements
- You are highly comfortable working in cloud-based accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar tools
- You are tech savvy with the ability to design new processes and workflows for our clients
- You have strong Excel skills and are confident preparing reports, reconciliations, and schedules
- You are comfortable adopting new tools, workflows, and automation - and enjoy finding better ways to work
- You move beyond “closing the books” to understanding what the numbers mean
- You can identify trends, anomalies, and risks and communicate them clearly
- You are confident interacting with clients and explaining financial information in a thoughtful, professional manner
- You are proactive, organized, and motivated by making an impact
- You have a proven ability to identify issues and problem solve to confidently advise our clients on sales tax, payroll and complex transactions
Timeline: We will continue to accept applications until we find the right candidate.
Pay range: $55,000 - $65,000
Compensation within the advertised range is based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and professional designations. RLB LLP recognizes that candidates may not fit precisely within a predefined range; therefore, final compensation will reflect the full breadth of skills, experience, and expertise the individual brings to the role.
Check out our employment perks and what it's like to be part of our team at http://www.rlb.ca/why-rlb/
AI Statement
At RLB, we use AI tools to enhance our recruitment process to assist with tasks such as organizing applications, highlighting job-related qualifications, drafting of job descriptions, and scheduling of interviews. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions or remove candidates from consideration, and is only used to streamline administrative tasks in our hiring and recruiting workflows. All applications are reviewed by our team and all decisions through the recruitment process are made by real people. RLB is an Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Employer committed to fair and equitable hiring process, to using AI tools responsibly, and to reducing biases. We will continue to review our hiring practices regularly to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and industry best practices.
RLB LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation for testing, interview, or employment purposes.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Complete month-end close for assigned clients, prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules, and assist with regulatory filings such as sales tax, payroll deductions, and WSIB reporting. Serve as a day-to-day client contact, collaborate with colleagues, and mentor junior staff while supporting consistent, high-quality bookkeeping processes.
Requirements
Applicants need at least three years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, as well as experience preparing and analyzing financial statements. They should be comfortable with cloud accounting platforms and Excel, able to advise clients on sales tax, payroll, and complex transactions, and skilled at communicating financial information and improving workflows.
Skills
- Full-Cycle Bookkeeping
- Month-End Close
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis
- Account Reconciliations
- Working Papers and Supporting Schedules
- QuickBooks Online
- Xero
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales Tax Compliance
- Process and Workflow Design
- Problem Solving
- Mentoring
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Keywords
- Bookkeeping
- Month-End Close
- Financial Statements
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- Reconciliations
- Working Papers
- Supporting Schedules
- HST/GST
- Sales Tax
- Payroll Source Deductions
- WSIB Reporting
- QuickBooks Online
- Xero
- Cloud Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Client Support
- Client Relationships
- Process Design
- Workflow Automation
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Identification
- Regulatory Compliance
- Mentoring