Bookkeeper - Full Time

at  JCL Strategies

We are on the hunt for a tech-savvy, experienced Bookkeeper to join our fun, virtual team. Preference is given to those in Central Canada or willing to pretend they’re in the Central Time Zone.
You can juggle multiple client files and thrive with minimal supervision, even under tight deadlines. Your attention to detail is so high, you could spot a typo in a dictionary, and your communication skills are exceptional. You bring a positive, curious, and can-do attitude to everything you do—no pressure.

Who You Are

• You are a seasoned remote worker with a dedicated workspace and reliable high-speed internet.
• You seek a full-time employment role with the associated opportunity for growth, benefits, and stability.
• You bring a positive, education-oriented and responsible attitude to everything you do.
• You enjoy working with clients – delivering results and taking feedback.
• You take deadlines seriously and manage your schedule accordingly.
• Your attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to communicate and comprehend are sky-high.

Who We Are
We work with ambitious business owners building profitable businesses. We love bookkeeping and take pride in eliminating our clients’ financial worries. We possess a ferocious commitment to helping our clients succeed.

We provide full-cycle bookkeeping services to our incorporated clients. This includes:

• Data validation/verification, maintain general ledger
• Reconciliations and month end journal entries
• Compliance Returns and filing (HST, GST, PST, Payroll, Workers Comp)
• Financial Reporting and analysis
• Year-end preparation and coordination with Tax Accountants

We serve a variety of industries including:

• Professional Services
• Construction
• Home Renovation and related trades

What You Will Do

• Data entry using cloud-based products, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company policies.
• Engage with your supervisor to address inquiries, resolve issues, and seek guidance when needed.
• Prepare and present financial reports, summaries, and analysis to your supervisor.
• Follow written processes and procedures.
• Communicate proactively to avoid delays and misunderstandings.

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, including data entry, reconciliations, adjustments, and year-end activities
• Prior experience working in an accounting or bookkeeping practice (2 years preferred)
• Communication skills – able to confidently and competently communicate with both colleagues and clients
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ progressive experience in full-cycle paperless bookkeeping, including payroll
• College diploma or University degree in Accounting
• QuickBooks Online Certified
• Must be eligible to work in Canada; Must reside in Canada
• Preference is given to candidates living in the Winnipeg area and those living within or near the Central Time Zone

What We Offer

• Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm (CST) schedule (32hours)
• Competitive compensation
• Health Benefits (dental, vision, life)
• Computer Equipment will be provided

The Tools We Use:

• QuickBooks Online
• Payroll (Payworks, WagePoint)
• Microsoft Office 365 & GSuite
• Financial Cents
• Dext
• Keeper App
• Slack
• Zoom

Skills:

• QuickBooks Online
• High Level Of Accuracy
• Reconciliations
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00-$23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Why do you think you’d be a good fit for this role?
• Why do you want to work at JCL?
• How many hours a week would be ideal?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• QuickBooks Online: 2 years (required)
• Bookkeeping: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: Remot

• Data entry using cloud-based products, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company policies.
• Engage with your supervisor to address inquiries, resolve issues, and seek guidance when needed.
• Prepare and present financial reports, summaries, and analysis to your supervisor.
• Follow written processes and procedures.
• Communicate proactively to avoid delays and misunderstandings