Zenbooks

Staff Accountant

Zenbooks
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaJunior💰 CA$60,000 - CA$70,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bookkeeping and cloud accounting software, including Xero and QBO, while maintaining client records and ensuring data integrity. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for managing client relationships and preparing accurate financial reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bookkeeping ExperienceCloud Accounting Software (Xero, QBO)Financial ReportingAccounts Receivable and Payable ProcessingAttention to Detail

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform day-to-day accounting activities to maintain client records and ensure completeness
  • Enter data into accounting software while managing information and documentation integrity
  • Review and process client-submitted documentation, including bills and invoices
  • Proactively contact clients for additional required information
  • Communicate with clients by email and video calls
  • Organize and prepare accounting records, financial statements, and reports for the Senior Accountant
  • Provide regular accounts receivable and accounts payable processing
  • Prepare GST/HST/PST sales tax returns
  • Prepare accurate financial reports for Senior Accountants and clients
  • Manage and support client relationships
  • Use cloud accounting software, including Xero, QBO, Dext, and Plooto

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 1 year of bookkeeping experience is required
  • Familiarity with cloud accounting software (such as Xero and/or QBO)
  • Must pass a criminal background check and/or education and employment verification
  • Working from home is a requirement, including access to high-speed internet and availability during core business hours
  • Comfortable with Claude prompts to automate repetitive tasks and accelerate research (preferred)
  • Attention to Detail and Strong Organizational Skills
  • Customer Service-Oriented with Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Effective Problem-Solving Skills
  • Time Management and Multitasking Abilities
  • Collaboration and Initiative in Team Settings

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 5 Personal Days + 10 Vacation days + 1 week during the winter holidays
  • 100% Employer-paid Health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance, and vision) (including EAP) and flexible health spending account
  • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • 100% Employer-paid Laptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse
  • 100% Employer-paid Ergonomic assessment of your home office (Virtual)
  • Flexible work schedule

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Hard Skills
BookkeepingFinancial ReportingAccounts Receivable ProcessingAccounts Payable ProcessingGST/HST/PST Sales Tax ReturnsData EntryDocumentation ManagementClient Record MaintenanceCloud Accounting SoftwareFinancial Statement Preparation
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailStrong Organizational SkillsCustomer Service OrientationEffective Problem-SolvingTime ManagementMultitasking AbilitiesCollaborationInitiative
Tools & Technologies
XeroQBODextPlootoCloud Accounting Software
Industry Keywords
Accounting ActivitiesClient RelationshipsFinancial StatementsDocumentation IntegrityCommunication