Senior Accountant

🕒 September 18

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $70k - $83k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

💲 Accountant / Accounting

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Zenbooks

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2015

☁️ SaaS

💸 Finance

SaaS • Finance

Zenbooks is a tech-savvy Canadian cloud accounting firm providing virtual bookkeeping, accounting, tax planning, payroll compliance, and financial reporting for small and medium-sized businesses. Many team members are qualified CPAs, CAs, and tax specialists. They specialize in cloud accounting platforms (Xero, QuickBooks/QBO), eliminating paperwork and data entry, and advising clients on productivity and daily financials. They offer free discovery calls and position themselves as business advisers and tax planners.

📋 Description

• Manage accounting information systems and software for client organizations • Mentor and coach Staff Accountants on technical accounting issues • Manage client relationships • Build toward managing a small team of Staff Accountants • Own the gross margin of the pod, with visibility into engagement profitability and accountability for team utilization • Own complex bookkeeping and vController engagements • Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts receivable and payables • Enter data into accounting systems and maintain information and documentation integrity • Review and process client-submitted documentation such as bills and invoices • Proactively contact clients for additional information • Communicate with clients by email and video calls • Prepare financial reports and budgets • Organize accounting records, financial statements, and reports for clients • Identify and resolve process improvements with the Manager of Accounting Services • Execute assigned tasks while ensuring compliance • Identify opportunities for additional services • Build and manage accounting and financial systems using Zenbooks best practices and SOPs • Provide subject matter expertise and understand client needs • Ensure client solutions are delivered on time • Maintain relationships with internal accountants and consultants • Oversee implementation of payroll, accounting, payment software, and processes in client organizations • Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and follow up on outstanding supporting documentation • Prepare GST/HST/PST sales tax returns • Perform financial statement reviews and prepare client files for year-end tax accountants

🎯 Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience working in a client-facing position within public accounting • Familiarity with cloud accounting software such as Xero and/or QBO is required • Must pass a criminal background check and/or education and employment verification • Working from home is a requirement • Access to high-speed internet • Availability during core business hours • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills • Customer service orientation with excellent communication • Adaptability and effective problem-solving skills • Time management and multitasking abilities • Collaboration and initiative in team settings

🏖️ Benefits

• 5 personal days • 10 vacation days • 1 week during the winter holidays • 100% employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance) • Flexible health spending account • RRSP matching program • Fully remote work arrangement • Work-from-home setup with high-speed internet access