We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a growing team in Alliston, Ontario on a Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is confident managing complete bookkeeping functions for a portfolio of small business clients, with particular exposure to legal and real estate environments. The successful candidate will bring strong trust accounting knowledge, work comfortably in a remote or hybrid setting, and support efficient financial processes through modern cloud-based systems and practical use of technology.

Responsibilities:
• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping activities for a range of client accounts, including invoicing, payment processing, account maintenance, and financial record accuracy.
• Complete regular bank and account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable reporting.
• Prepare monthly journal entries along with month-end and year-end financial summaries for review and handoff to external accounting professionals.
• Oversee bookkeeping functions within QuickBooks Online, Sage 50, and related accounting platforms used across the client portfolio.
• Handle trust accounting tasks with care and accuracy, particularly for clients in legal and real estate practices.
• Work with practice management systems such as PC Law, LEAP, and Clio to support billing workflows and the transfer of financial data into accounting software.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying opportunities to streamline bookkeeping, reporting, and administrative activities through technology and AI-enabled tools.
• Assist in creating clear training materials and recorded guidance to support onboarding and consistency for future team members.
• At least 3 years of experience in full-charge bookkeeping with responsibility for complete accounting records.
• Practical knowledge of trust accounting and trust account procedures, ideally within law firms or real estate-related businesses.
• Hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online and strong familiarity with computerized accounting systems.
• Working knowledge of PC Law, Clio, or LEAP in a bookkeeping or accounting environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for tracking, reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Solid understanding of core accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and year-end preparation.
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and organization.

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