Overview
SpringRock Bookkeeping Inc. is seeking a versatile and experienced Accountant – Special Projects to join our team. This position is well suited to an accounting professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and helping clients resolve complex or time-sensitive financial matters.
Unlike a traditional recurring bookkeeping role, this position will focus primarily on short- to medium-term, one-off client engagements. The successful candidate will take ownership of special projects, assess incomplete or disorganized financial records, and produce accurate and practical results for clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to Canada Revenue Agency documentation requests, reviews, and information queries
- Gather, organize, and prepare supporting documentation for CRA submissions
- Prepare financial information and reporting packages for clients seeking bank loans or other financing
- Clean up and correct bookkeeping and accounting records for clients who have fallen behind
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, payroll accounts, and general ledger balances for clients
- Identify and correct historical bookkeeping errors and inconsistencies
- Bring overdue bookkeeping records up to date
- Prepare and file GST/HST returns, including overdue or amended returns
- Review GST/HST accounts and reconcile amounts reported to the CRA
- Correct payroll records and assist clients with overdue payroll reporting
- Prepare working papers and supporting information for corporate income tax returns
- Prepare straightforward corporate income tax returns, depending on the candidate’s experience
- Communicate with clients to obtain missing records and clarify financial transactions
- Coordinate with bookkeepers, managers, external accountants, financial institutions, and government agencies
- Maintain clear documentation of work completed, adjustments made, and outstanding matters
- Manage several special projects with different priorities and deadlines
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
- Relevant experience in bookkeeping, public accounting, corporate accounting, or tax preparation
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and the accounting cycle
- Experience preparing GST/HST returns and processing payroll
- Familiarity with corporate income tax compliance and preparation
- Experience communicating with the CRA and responding to documentation requests is an asset
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with additional accounting, payroll, or tax preparation software is an asset
- CPA designation, progress toward a CPA designation, or equivalent practical experience is an asset but not required
Skills and Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable working with incomplete, inaccurate, or disorganized financial records
- Able to investigate discrepancies and determine practical solutions
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to explain accounting and tax matters clearly to clients
- Organized and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Able to work independently while collaborating with the broader team
- Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial information
- Adaptable and comfortable working on assignments that vary in scope and complexity
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience.
SpringRock Bookkeeping Inc. thanks all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
