At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead bookkeeping for diverse clients, ensuring accuracy and mentoring team members.
- Company: Join a purpose-driven firm dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs across Canada.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace our core values of excellence, teamwork, and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working in a dynamic, values-led environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 $ per year.
At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, we exist to help entrepreneurs build the business, and the life, of their dreams. Our culture is built on excellence, accountability, collaboration, and growth. We believe in supporting our people to reach their full potential, just as we support our clients in achieving theirs. Joining our team means being part of an innovative, fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact on the success of entrepreneurs across Canada.
Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for excellence and a knack for problem-solving? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and take pride in delivering high-quality work that supports both clients and colleagues? If you're ready to take ownership of your craft and grow within a dynamic, values-led firm—this opportunity is for you.
As a Lead Bookkeeper, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of client files, mentoring associate bookkeepers, and fostering strong client relationships. You’ll be trusted to review and sign off on files, manage communications, and contribute to onboarding and training initiatives—all while embodying our core values.
Key Responsibilities
- Navigate full-service bookkeeping and payroll for external businesses with medium to high complexity
- Review and sign off on bookkeeping files, including HSTs, T4s, ROEs, WSIB, year-end adjustments and trust accounting
- Prepare and deliver client reporting as needed
- Manage multiple client deliverables with precision and prioritization
- Lead client onboarding meetings and ensure proper file setup
- Maintain ongoing client correspondence to support file completion
- Support Associate Bookkeepers with file reviews, training, and issue resolution
- Organize and lead team huddles and meetings
- Attend weekly strategy/accountability calls with the Workflow Manager
This job description is not all-inclusive and certain activities, duties or responsibilities may be required of the employee as needed.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of work quality and timelines
- Confidence in delivering high-quality work without supervision
- Strong communication skills for client and team interactions
- Sound problem-solving ability with a solutions-focused mindset
- Experience with Karbon, Outlook, QBO, and other bookkeeping software
- Full-cycle payroll experience, PCP designation is an asset
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
We have Five Core Values at Our Firm
- All In (passion for what you do and a commitment to excellence)
- Own It (solutions oriented, owning outcomes)
- Choose Opportunity (willingness to innovate)
- Better Together (teamwork drives the best results)
- Relentless Excellence (exceeding expectations)
Compensation: This position offers a starting salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 per year. Compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s education, relevant experience, and skills.
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At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-driven firm that empowers both our clients and our employees. With a strong focus on collaboration, growth, and excellence, we offer a dynamic work environment where you can thrive as a Cross Border Tax Manager. Our commitment to professional development and innovative solutions ensures that you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive salary and a supportive hybrid work culture in vibrant locations like Toronto, Peterborough, and Winnipeg.
