Year End Specialist

At Gerber & Eckensweiler, our mission is to bring clarity and growth to the companies we serve by providing consistent and comparable financial information. We pride ourselves on being customer-focused, relevant, and open to new ideas.
Our spirit of excellence inspires and motivates employees to continuously improve, bringing the best out of everybody. We value a culture of employee wellness and growth by offering perks including flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, a competitive compensation structure, and employee development and wellness initiatives that encourage everyone to be their very best.
Due to our growth, we need extra hands-on-deck. You’ll be joining a collaborative team. This is a permanent position with full-time hours.
Your areas of responsibility will include:

• Responsible for reviewing, researching, and analyzing accounting files for accuracy and completeness.
• Preparation of year end supporting documents.
• Assist with full-cycle bookkeeping as time allows
• Assist in preparation of personal, business, and agriculture tax schedules.
• Assist in preparation of various tax reporting slips.
• Corresponding with Canada Revenue Agency in respect to various client tax matters, including audits of all CRA accounts.
• Effectively communicate with team members regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and apply technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new developments, and tax authority decisions.
• Ensure all findings or discrepancies in client data files are escalated, documented, and addressed in a timely manner.
• Complete various ad-hoc duties and projects within the Year-end and Bookkeeping departments.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Two years of experience in full-cycle bookkeeping required.
• Two years of customer service experience required.
• Experience using QuickBooks Desktop required.
• Post secondary education related to bookkeeping preferred.
• Experience with audits and tax related issues considered an asset.
• Tax preparation experience considered an asset.
• Industry related experience in farming, agriculture, manufacturing, or commercial and residentials rental properties considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of software including as MS Word, Excel, Teams, QBO, Sage, Eagle.
• Exceptional attention to detail with demonstrated high level of precision and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and demonstrated ability meets deadlines.
• Analytical, solutions oriented, resourceful.
• Ability to remain professional and adaptable in a changing environment.
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team.

Benefits: · Competitive wages and performance bonuses· Paid time off· Education assistance program· Hybrid and remote work arrangements (within Ontario)· Unlimited personal and sick days
When you join our team, you’ll enjoy flexible work arrangements that accommodate your life outside of work. We believe that a healthy supported team is a happy team.Join us, where your unique contributions are not just valued; they’re celebrated.
Gerber & Eckensweiler welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.