Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time 40 hours/week
Salary: $1,350/month

Job Posting: Remote Bookkeeper – Join Breakthrough Accounting to Support a Leading Adventure Tourism Client

Job Description:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated bookkeeper to handle daily financial operations and provide exceptional administrative support. In this full-time remote role, you will process transactions, assist with payroll, reconcile accounts, and maintain precise financial records. Working closely with the client’s contract CFO, you will play a key role in ensuring the financial health and efficiency of the client’s organizations. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing adventure tourism company with exciting long-term prospects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, payments, and communications.
• Allocate expenses across projects and related entities.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and other accounts monthly.
• Assist with payroll processing and ensure compliance with Canadian regulations.
• Prepare GST and other regulatory filings in coordination with external accountants.
• Provide financial support for budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain and organize digital financial records.
• Communicate with vendors, clients, and team members regarding financial matters.
• Manage and organize digital financial records.
• Communicate with vendors, clients, and team members regarding financial matters.

Requirements:
• QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor Certification (required – attach proof with your application).
• At least 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, accounts reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Canadian payroll and tax compliance (strongly preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• A reliable internet connection and a quiet home office setup.

What We Offer:
• Long-term, stable, full-time remote employment.
• Competitive salary.
• 25 paid vacation days per year.
• Opportunity to work with an innovative tourism company with exciting growth plans.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.

How to Apply:
To ensure your application is considered, please follow these steps:

Use the subject line:
Breakthrough Accounting Bookkeeper Application

Attach the following documents:
- Your updated CV/resume in PDF format.
- Proof of your QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor Certification.
- A customized cover letter answering these questions:
Question 1: Why are you interested in this role?
Question 2: What experience do you have working with Canadian accounting standards, payroll, or taxes?
Question 3: Share one challenge you faced while using QuickBooks Online and how you resolved it, or give an example of a time-saving tool you implemented.

Complete this short task and include it in your email:
Scenario:
A company pays an annual insurance premium of $12,000 on April 15, 2025, covering 12 months from that date. Using the accrual accounting method:

Question 1: How would you record the initial payment in the company’s books on April 15?
Question 2: What adjusting journal entry would you make at the end of April to account for the portion of the insurance premium that has been used to date?

Important:
Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered. We are looking for someone with a strong eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for their craft. We thank everyone for their interest and time.