Bookkeeper

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a growing team in the IT sector located in downtown Toronto.

Position: Bookkeeper
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Industry: IT
Type: Contract to permanent
Duration: 4 months contract with potential to convert to permanent after performance review.
Work from home? Yes! Up to 2 days work from home flexibility.


Do you have strong full-cycle bookkeeping experience including processing Canadian payroll?
Do you have experience in performing full-cycle accounting?
Do you thrive working in a start-up environment?

If you answered yes to these questions, look no further, we have the right position for you!

To apply, please send your resume to christina.bang@randstad.ca today!

Advantages
In this Bookkeeper role you will have the following benefits:
- 4 months contract to permanent opportunity based on performance and fit.
- Competitive pay range between $33-36 depending on experience.
- Highly accessible via public transit.
- Ability to work from home 2 days per week.
- Optional benefits plan with Securian for Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.
- Udemy - free online professional training to enhance your skills.

Responsibilities
In this Bookkeeper role, you will be responsible for the following:
- Maintain accurate financial records by recording all financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.
- Reconcile bank statements and accounts payable/receivable on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and process invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial documents.
- Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure timely payments and collections.
- Assist with payroll processing, including calculating hours, preparing pay stubs, and remitting payroll taxes.
- Prepare financial reports, such as income statements and balance sheets, on a regular basis for management review.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information and comply with all relevant accounting regulations and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve any discrepancies or issues.
- Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications
We are looking for the following for this Bookkeeper role:
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience across all aspects of the function including Canadian payroll.
- A bachelor’s degree in either business administration or accounting is preferred.
- Experience working with ERP systems in an accounting/ finance setting is required.
- Experience working within a smaller organization or a start-up environment will be very helpful.
- Ability to be flexible with responsibilities and changes within the work place.
- Ability to be able to work from home for the first few months and switch to hybrid 3 days afterwards.
- Excellent communication skills is required.

Summary
If this job is for you, please contact me at christina.bang@randstad.ca!

If you do not have the qualifications for this role but you have a minimum of 6 months of experience in accounting and you are located in the Greater Toronto Area, please contact me as I may have another role suitable for you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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