Bookkeeper for CPA Firm

SDG Chartered Professional Accountant is a growing CPA firm based in Scarborough, specializing in small business accounting, high-net-worth clientele, cross-border tax, and complex tax planning services.

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and client-focused Bookkeeper to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have strong full-cycle bookkeeping experience within a CPA or accounting firm environment and be comfortable communicating directly with clients regarding bookkeeping matters, outstanding documents, and financial information requests.

This role requires someone who is highly organized, professional, and capable of managing multiple client accounts while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting both internal accounting operations and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients across various industries
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and efficiently
• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records using QuickBooks Online and cloud-based accounting systems
• Prepare bookkeeping working papers, schedules, and financial reports for internal review
• Assist with payroll processing, CRA remittances, and related compliance tasks
• Communicate directly with clients regarding bookkeeping inquiries, missing documentation, outstanding records, and follow-ups
• Monitor client deadlines and ensure timely collection of required financial information
• Support accountants and tax professionals during month-end, year-end, and tax season
• Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve bookkeeping issues
• Utilize accounting technology, QuickBooks AI rules, automation tools, and AI-assisted workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all client communications

Qualifications & Skills

• 5–10 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience
• Previous experience working in a CPA or accounting firm is highly preferred
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
• Experience setting up and managing AI rules, bank rules, and automation workflows within QuickBooks Online
• Familiarity with AI tools, automation processes, and digital bookkeeping workflows is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable speaking with clients and following up professionally on outstanding documentation and bookkeeping requests
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple client files simultaneously
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting small business clients is considered an asset
• Can start as soon as possible

Pay: $43,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience

• Bookkeeping: 5 years (required)
• Quickbooks Online: 5 years (preferred)
• setting up AI rules within Quickbooks Online: 1 year (required)
• working in CPA firm: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person