Accounting Associate

Job summary

Prepare financial statements and journal entries, and communicate with clients as part of the accounting team. Manage a high volume of client relationships and contribute to the growth of the company and its services.

Job details

Company Description Blubooks is a bookkeeping company located in Vancouver, BC. We are working with some of the world's leading accounting software companies in North America to make bookkeeping more affordable, efficient and enjoyable - for both the bookkeepers and the clients. We think we're doing some big things, and we are looking for some talented people in the accounting world to come join. Role Description This is an exciting time to join our company, as we are growing rapidly! We're looking for an Expert Accounting Associate who can hit the ground running from day 1. We will train on the specific nature of the clients and the software we use, but you must have a good amount of bookkeeping / accounting experience to pull from. This role in particular will grow in responsibilities quickly so we are looking for someone hungry for a spot on a growing team. As an expert associate, you will be responsible for preparing financial statements, journal entries, and client communication alongside other members of the team. Some of us work from the office in Vancouver, some in locations in Alberta or Ontario and many of us work permanently remote. We sometimes get together for special events but which are optional but encouraged. Qualifications The ability to handle multiple client relationships is a must! (Expect 30+) Expect a fast-paced environment where training is available but you have to be proactive A strong base of bookkeeping Strong attention to detail as we deal with a lot of reports and exact numbers Must be comfortable communicating with clients via email (frequently) and video calls (infrequently) Ability to work independently and ask for help when you need it! Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience Experience with Quickbooks, Xero or other popular financial software is important (or Bench) Optional A previous role with a client volume of 25 - 40 monthly is an asset French fluency is an asset (We speak to Revenu Quebec occasionally) Bench Accounting alumni is an asset Benefits after a 3-month probation period. Benefits: 10 days paid time off 10 Flex days (Paid time off) Group Benefits Programme $500 Annual Lifestyle Spending Account Work from Anywhere Allowances We're a young company, and we continue to evolve. You'll be a direct contributor to shaping how we grow as we enter some exciting partnerships and new service areas. If that sounds like a role for you, please send us your application! Pay: $58,000.00-$65,000.00 per year, with the opportunity to grow quickly past this

What you’ll do

Prepare financial statements and journal entries, and communicate with clients as part of the accounting team. Manage a high volume of client relationships and contribute to the growth of the company and its services.

Requirements

Candidates need substantial bookkeeping or accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple client relationships in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required; experience with QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software is important.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Group Benefits
• Annual Lifestyle Spending Account
• Work-From-Anywhere Allowance

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Bookkeeping
• Accounting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Journal Entries
• Client Communication
• Client Relationship Management
• Attention to Detail
• Email Communication
• Video Calls
• Independent Work
• QuickBooks
• Xero
• Financial Reporting
• Multitasking

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting