Canadian Bookkeeping Specialist (QuickBooks Online)

Job Overview:

Our client is looking for a Canadian Bookkeeping Specialist (QuickBooks Online) to manage day-to-day accounting for multiple small business clients. In this role, you will handle client books from cleanup through ongoing maintenance, communicate directly with clients to resolve issues and gather information, and integrate AI tools into your workflow to transition from hands-on bookkeeper to reviewer and quality controller. This position starts part-time with clear potential to grow into a full-time role as the client base expands.

Schedule: Flexible hours within 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST; Part-time, minimum 20 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily bookkeeping operations for multiple small business clients using QuickBooks Online.
• Communicate directly with clients to coordinate information gathering and resolve accounting questions.
• Clean up messy books and establish proper accounting processes for new clients.
• Handle Canadian sales tax compliance and corporate tax preparation support.
• Dive into complex accounting problems and apply critical thinking to find solutions.
• Work with Canadian tax specialists to ensure proper tax treatment across client accounts.
• Learn and integrate AI tools into the bookkeeping workflow to improve efficiency.
• Act as reviewer for AI-generated bookkeeping work as the firm's systems evolve.
• Maintain availability during business hours for client coordination and team communication.
• Provide project management support as the role grows and evolves.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping with a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or similar cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Knowledge of Canadian tax systems, including sales tax and corporate tax requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex accounting issues independently.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to explain accounting concepts clearly.
• Experience cleaning up messy books and establishing proper accounting processes.
• Availability to work flexible hours within 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with or interest in AI tools and workflow automation.
• Experience working with multiple small business clients simultaneously.
• Experience with white-label accounting or outsourced bookkeeping services.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and project management capabilities.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note:

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