Bookkeeper
Location: Mississauga
Role Type: Full Time, Temporary Hybrid
Posted: 5/5/2025
Bateman Mackay LLP is currently recruiting a temporary, full-time Bookkeeper to join our Recordkeeping Team for approximately a 14-month term (to August 2026), with the opportunity for the role to become permanent following the term. This hybrid role will be based out of our Mississauga office, as well weekly work from home days.
As a Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for supporting several of the firm’s clients with their day to day recording and maintaining of their financial transactions and fostering relationships with clients to understand their unique business needs. Your role will be divided into two pillars:
- Client work (Billable Hours)
- Continued personal & technical development
This position is ideal for an experienced and dynamic accounting professional with a strong technical background in accounting, who has worked with multiple clients at a time, and someone who is ready to contribute to the continued success and growth of BMCA.
About the Firm
At Bateman MacKay (BMCA) we understand that a premier accounting Firm provides more than just high-quality accounting, tax, and business advisory services to their clients. It provides an engaging, supportive, and fun place to work. It provides a safe place for team members to learn, grow and explore their career path. We explain it simply as Numbers Plus. Where the accounting and tax work is just the beginning of what we offer to clients, and a competitive salary and benefits are just the beginning of what we offer to our team members. In an industry known for long hours, stress, and burnout, we stand apart by genuinely prioritizing work-life harmony. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, we provide a supportive atmosphere that allows you to cultivate a sustainable career in public accounting while fully enjoying life outside the firm. We recognize that work-life harmony means different things to different people, so we foster a culture of mutual trust and understanding to accommodate each individual’s unique needs. By embracing these principles, we aim to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and help you create a fulfilling, long-term career at our Firm.
Celebrate Your Unique Value
Our team members and the vibrant culture we co-create form the foundation of our success. We value the distinct perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise that each individual brings to BMCA, fostering a culture of accountability and growth. We’re always on the lookout for talented, motivated individuals eager to contribute to our success and welcome you to join our team.
What you can expect from working at BMCA:
- Hybrid work model – benefiting from both remote and in office environments
- Nine (9) Fridays off during July and August in lieu of tax season hours
- Competitive salary & benefits (including Company paid health, dental and vision premiums)
- RRSP Matching program & Wellness Incentive
- Professional development and mentoring from senior staff and Partners
- Referral Incentive Program for referring new clients and team members to the Firm
- Opportunity to join in-house committees: Charity – Social – Environmental
- Social events throughout the year (We like to celebrate!)
- Healthy workplace with ergonomic workstations, unlimited coffee, tea and healthy snacks (and a few less healthy ones!)
Role
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for a portfolio of bookkeeping clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring client satisfaction
- Collaborate with clients to understand their unique needs and adapt bookkeeping services
accordingly including recommendations for streamlining processes - Partnering with the Manager, support the onboarding of new clients, hosting onboarding
calls and providing guidance to team members on file and system set up - On behalf of BMCA clients:
- Perform bookkeeping/accounting activities in QBO
- Prepare and review monthly bank and visa reconciliations
- Post year end adjusting journal entries
- Code monthly transactions
- Establish a chart of accounts from client financial transition records in QBO using client information or create one for a new client
- Reconcile year end payroll for T4 preparation
- Prepare and file HST returns including multi province HST filings (monthly, quarterly, annually) in QBO
- Prepare supporting documentation for compilation team for financial statements and accounting transactions
- Understand and calculate foreign exchange for bank accounts
- Prepare and process client payroll using Wagepoint
- Correspond with clients for monthly transactions including shareholder accounts
- Correspond with client for additional tax, payroll and financial planning questions
- Review general ledger accounts activities for reasonability in regards to the allocation of revenues and disbursements
- Communicating with CRA regarding tax or client profile discrepancies
- Proactively communicating with Managers/Partners and other applicable Firm Team Members/ on client engagements and/or related issues including following up on unanswered inquiries or actions until completed
- Arrange and present data on schedules, spreadsheets, returns or other work reports using Excel, Word, CaseWare/CaseView
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Education
Bookkeeping, Accounting Technician, or a related discipline
Experience
- 4+ years relevant bookkeeping experience with multiple clients at one time
- Substantial experience with QuickBooks online (QBO) is a must
- Experience working in a public accounting firm is an asset
Compensation
Commensurate with experience
- Experience with and proficiency in MS Office including advanced Excel skills
- Proficient in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and experience with other accounting software (e.g. Caseware, Taxprep, Dext) is considered an asset
- Proficient in QBO’s HST module is an asset
- Experience with Wagepoint payroll is an asset
- Experience with filing EHT and WSIB is an asset
- Knowledge of and experience with CRA processes (website navigation, contacting CRA, requesting information, etc.)
- The ability to work on multiple projects or client files while adhering to tight deadlines
- The ability to communicate complex financial information to others including with those with minimal financial backgrounds
- Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with the general principles of accounting
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and determination
- Knowledge of foreign reporting is an asset
- Familiarity with working within budget/time allocation on a project is an asset
- Experience working and communicating with clients focused on providing high quality customer service to clients
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to team success and participate in a collaborative work environment
- Demonstrated accountability and ownership of work
- Demonstrated high technical ability and quality of work, compliance with the Firm’s policies and procedures, and professional ethics and integrity
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning
Skills and Qualifications
Other Considerations
- Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check is a requirement of this position;
- Credit Check is a requirement of this position;
- Must be legally qualified to work in Canada;
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and vehicle.
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