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Accounting - Finance
Virtual Bookkeeper
Accounting - Finance
#714721
Remote / WFH
The Astra Group Inc.
Job Description
POSITION: Virtual Bookkeeper (yes, this means you get to work from home!)
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER: We are seeking career bookkeepers that have a minimum of 7 years experience working with Canadian and/or USA corporations.
HOURS: This is a permanent position. Entails a minimum of 5-10 hours per month to start and may grow closer to full-time over the next year. We do require someone who is available at some points during regular business hours Monday to Friday. If you are only available evenings and weekends, please do not apply.
LOCATION: Your home office in Canada.
NOTE: We are looking for someone overqualified for this opening. If you want your cover letter to stand out, say something about your vast experience as a qualified full-cycle Bookkeeper.
EDUCATION: You have certified training in a full cycle bookkeeping course (not just “portions” of the bookkeeping process) and/or equivalent experience.
REQUIREMENTS: You must have experience supporting a leader in a fast-moving environment. You are self-motivated, very organized, super smart and used to getting more done than the people around you.
You have experience with all or many of the following programs:
QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Sage, and/or other cloud-based app-software
Dext/Hubdoc
Microsoft Excel
Outsourced Payroll Providers: Ceridian, Payworks, ADP, Wagepoint, etc.
POS Retail Systems (i.e. ACE, JaneApp, etc.)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
A/P
A/R
Payroll and remittance
Tax collection and remittance (GST, PST, HST etc.)
Budgeting
Bank and credit card reconciliations
Receipt entry (data entry)
Financial reporting
The ideal person:
A tenacious 'get things done' person who attacks a project and drives it through completion
Has a friendly personality
Strong customer service skills
A heart for helping others
Team player
Strong belief in always doing the right thing
Strong written and verbal communication skill
Is able to take and give feedback
Smart
Fast learner
Proactive, (i.e. a thinker, not just a doer)
Good writing skills (professional tone, good grammar/spelling, ability to grasp concepts and construct documents, editing for formatting and consistency)
Super organized
Has very high attention to detail
Professional, independent and self-motivated
**If you do not fit the ideal personality listed above, PLEASE do not reply to this opening. We have created a fun, casual work environment with a lot of autonomy and no micromanagement. We are an ethics-driven organization and pride ourselves on having a workplace with open communication and mutual respect.
A combination of educational, practical, and self-learning experience will be considered.
About Astra:
We help small to medium-sized businesses to focus on what matters most (their growth!).
Our talented team members pool their tools, resources, systems, and processes to consistently provide exceptional customer service.
We believe in always exceeding expectations and providing opportunities for personal/professional growth.
OUR MISSION: Provide companies with the resources they need to exponentially accelerate their growth.
OUR VISION: To be the leading North American provider of executive support services, to help business leaders of small to mid-sized companies successfully reach their growth potential.
BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN ASTRA TEAM MEMBER:
Team members who are always willing to help each other out.
Fun team events in each of our major cities.
A culture that celebrates birthdays, anniversaries and milestones.
Professional development opportunities that help everyone learn and grow.
Flexible work schedule with no set hours.
No sales - we bring the clients to you!
Clients who view you as a partner in their business.
Open, honest and communicative leadership team.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Flexible schedule
Work from home
Experience:
Bookkeeping: 7 years (required)
QuickBooks: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER: We are seeking career bookkeepers that have a minimum of 7 years experience working with Canadian and/or USA corporations.
HOURS: This is a permanent position. Entails a minimum of 5-10 hours per month to start and may grow closer to full-time over the next year. We do require someone who is available at some points during regular business hours Monday to Friday. If you are only available evenings and weekends, please do not apply.
LOCATION: Your home office in Canada.
NOTE: We are looking for someone overqualified for this opening. If you want your cover letter to stand out, say something about your vast experience as a qualified full-cycle Bookkeeper.
EDUCATION: You have certified training in a full cycle bookkeeping course (not just “portions” of the bookkeeping process) and/or equivalent experience.
REQUIREMENTS: You must have experience supporting a leader in a fast-moving environment. You are self-motivated, very organized, super smart and used to getting more done than the people around you.
You have experience with all or many of the following programs:
QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Sage, and/or other cloud-based app-software
Dext/Hubdoc
Microsoft Excel
Outsourced Payroll Providers: Ceridian, Payworks, ADP, Wagepoint, etc.
POS Retail Systems (i.e. ACE, JaneApp, etc.)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
A/P
A/R
Payroll and remittance
Tax collection and remittance (GST, PST, HST etc.)
Budgeting
Bank and credit card reconciliations
Receipt entry (data entry)
Financial reporting
The ideal person:
A tenacious 'get things done' person who attacks a project and drives it through completion
Has a friendly personality
Strong customer service skills
A heart for helping others
Team player
Strong belief in always doing the right thing
Strong written and verbal communication skill
Is able to take and give feedback
Smart
Fast learner
Proactive, (i.e. a thinker, not just a doer)
Good writing skills (professional tone, good grammar/spelling, ability to grasp concepts and construct documents, editing for formatting and consistency)
Super organized
Has very high attention to detail
Professional, independent and self-motivated
**If you do not fit the ideal personality listed above, PLEASE do not reply to this opening. We have created a fun, casual work environment with a lot of autonomy and no micromanagement. We are an ethics-driven organization and pride ourselves on having a workplace with open communication and mutual respect.
A combination of educational, practical, and self-learning experience will be considered.
About Astra:
We help small to medium-sized businesses to focus on what matters most (their growth!).
Our talented team members pool their tools, resources, systems, and processes to consistently provide exceptional customer service.
We believe in always exceeding expectations and providing opportunities for personal/professional growth.
OUR MISSION: Provide companies with the resources they need to exponentially accelerate their growth.
OUR VISION: To be the leading North American provider of executive support services, to help business leaders of small to mid-sized companies successfully reach their growth potential.
BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN ASTRA TEAM MEMBER:
Team members who are always willing to help each other out.
Fun team events in each of our major cities.
A culture that celebrates birthdays, anniversaries and milestones.
Professional development opportunities that help everyone learn and grow.
Flexible work schedule with no set hours.
No sales - we bring the clients to you!
Clients who view you as a partner in their business.
Open, honest and communicative leadership team.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Flexible schedule
Work from home
Experience:
Bookkeeping: 7 years (required)
QuickBooks: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
