SENIOR BOOKKEEPER

Stern Cohen is seeking a full-time Senior Bookkeeper to join our Firm, providing outstanding client service to the Firm’s owner-managed clients. The Senior Bookkeeper will report directly to the Senior Manager of the team, and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.
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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bookkeeping experience with QBO, Sage 50, Caseware and other accounting software.
• Completed University Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance; and Bookkeeping;
• 2-3 years of work experience in bookkeeping;
• Must be highly accurate and willing to take responsibility for various accounting issues;
• Strong work ethic, diligent, committed and able to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment and produce work that demonstrates attention to detail;
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments;
• Detail-oriented, self-starter, able to handle conflicting priorities;
• Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Planning and organizing workflow to meet various deadlines for clients and senior management;
• Must have knowledge of Dext, Hubdoc and Plooto as an asset;
• Must have knowledge of Wagepoint or other payroll systems;

• Full cycle bookkeeping duties for a block of client accounts.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax filings. (HST, WSIB, T4, installments)
• Identify process improvements and system efficiencies.
• Travel to and working at the client’s location when required.
• Coordination and distribution of bookkeeping tasks amongst a team.
• Frequent communication with clients, responding to questions, concerns, and requests.
• Training and oversight of their team’s work; feedback and coaching to foster team development and growth.
• Onboarding new clients, setting up new QuickBooks files.
• Occasional meetings with clients to review statements, any questions and troubleshoot any issues.
• Preparation of year-end packages for accountants, i.e. preparing a trial balance, adjusting entries, and reconciling accounts.
• Prepare and process payroll online software.