Senior Bookkeeper - Part Time

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Located in Scarborough, ON

Salary: $28.21 to $38.46 / hr

Senior Bookkeeper

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who thrives in a hands‑on environment and takes ownership of the full bookkeeping cycle, including month‑end close and financial reporting. This is a part-time role requiring 3 days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

Month‑End & Financial Close

• Lead and manage all month‑end close activities
• Prepare and post month‑end journal entries
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Review and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Investigate, resolve, and document variances and discrepancies

Day‑to‑Day Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date general ledger records
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Process invoices, payments, and employee expense reports
• Prepare and file HST / sales tax returns
• Assist with payroll postings and related reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures

Reporting & Support

• Provide timely financial reports and insights to management
• Support year‑end audits and external accountant requests
• Document, improve, and streamline bookkeeping and close processes
• Mentor and support junior bookkeeping staff, as required

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• 5+ years of full‑cycle bookkeeping experience
• Hands‑on ownership of month‑end close processes
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills, including reconciliations and financial analysis
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently

Preferred Skills:

• Accounting diploma or degree
• Experience in preparing financial statements
• Experience supporting external auditors or accounting firms
• Previous experience in a senior or lead bookkeeping role

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