Position: Staff Accountant – Full-Time
Location: Kitchener, Ontario Hybrid
Term: 1 Year Contract
Compensation: 65k
About Us: LNM Accounting Solutions is a growing bookkeeping and accounting firm specializing in small business financial operations, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounting activities for a portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients.
Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting
- Perform and oversee full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Complete bank, credit card, loan, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Prepare adjusting journal entries, accruals, and year-end working papers.
- Identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.
Government Compliance & Taxation
- Prepare and file GST/HST returns.
- Process and review payroll, statutory deductions
- Prepare T4s, T5s, and other applicable information returns.
- Assist with corporate (T2) and personal (T1) income tax preparation.
- Assist with CRA correspondence, reviews, and compliance matters.
- Monitor applicable government reporting requirements and deadlines.
Client Management & Advisory
- Independently manage assigned client accounts and accounting deadlines.
- Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting issues.
- Assist with financial statement reviews and explain financial results to clients.
- Identify opportunities to improve clients' accounting processes and financial reporting.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis when required.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Minimum 2–3 years of practical accounting or full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
- Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles and small business financial operations.
- Proficiency with, Excel, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Tax Cycle,
- Experience preparing financial statements and completing general ledger reconciliations.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple client files, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.
- High level of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Preferred
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience working in a public accounting or bookkeeping firm.
- Experience preparing T1 and T2 income tax returns.
- Familiarity with TaxCycle, Wagepoint, and Karbon.
- CPA, RPA or Payroll designation or progress towards a designation is an asset but not required.
What We're Looking For
Beyond technical accounting skills, we're looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership of their work and meets deadlines.
- Is comfortable managing multiple clients and competing priorities.
- Has excellent attention to detail while understanding the bigger financial picture.
- Can identify accounting problems and take initiative to resolve them.
- Communicates professionally and confidently with clients.
- Enjoys improving processes and learning new technologies.
- Values teamwork, accountability, and excellent client service.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction highlighting your accounting experience, proficiency with QuickBooks Online, and any experience working with multiple business clients.
Position: Full-Time Staff Accountant
Website: www.lnm-cpa.com
LNM Accounting Solutions is committed to providing an inclusive hiring process and considering qualified applicants based on their skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
