About the role
Bookkeeper/Jr. Accountant
Toronto, ON
The Client Our client is a privately held financial services firm based in Downtown Toronto. With a focus on capital markets and private investments, the firm operates in a fast-paced and professional environment while maintaining a collaborative, close-knit team culture. They are seeking a Staff Accountant or experienced Bookkeeper to support their CFO with daily financial operations.
What You Will Achieve In This Role
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with year-end working papers.
- Process payroll and manage all associated filings (CRA, WSIB, EHT, etc.).
- Oversee HST/GST return preparation and ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
- Track and account for a diversified investment portfolio (real estate, equities, private debt, etc.).
- Maintain up-to-date records in accounting software and support internal reporting needs.
- Liaise with external accountants and auditors during financial reviews.
- Provide administrative and financial support to the CFO as needed.
What You Must Bring To This Role
- Must have a degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field; a CPA designation or enrollment is considered an asset.
- Must have at least 3 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience in a professional setting.
- Must be proficient in payroll processing and statutory compliance (e.g., GST/HST, WSIB, EHT).
- Must have a strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax preparation.
- Must have experience in investment accounting (including real estate and securities).
- Proficiency in QuickBooks (or comparable software) and Excel is required.
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently in a small office.
- Must bring a demonstrated high level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial data.
About Robertson & Company Ltd.
Robertson & Company Ltd. is a leading professional services firm providing recruitment-related, advisory and consulting services to corporations, professional organizations, governments, and public & private institutions.
RELATIONSHIP VERSUS TRANSACTION
Success in the recruitment services industry depends on deep relationships built on trust and performance. Our focus is never simply on the transaction at hand but on what is best for our client, both today and in the long run. We consider this unique approach and perspective to be the driving force behind our continued success in this highly competitive space.
DEEP INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
While we work with many industries, Robertson & Company has exceptional experience and a proven track record with some of North America's leading financial institutions. We understand the needs of the industry and its inner workings better than any other recruitment firm. This is evidenced by our enviable client retention rate of nearly 100%.
A PROVEN TRACK RECORD
In our world, longevity is based on consistently delivering time and time again. Robertson & Company has just such a proven track record of performance. Our commitment to exceptional client communication, the use of proprietary screening and selection processes and an uncompromising commitment to excellence has served both us and our clients well.
Robertson is a Proud Certified Diversity Supplier.
About the role
Bookkeeper/Jr. Accountant
Toronto, ON
The Client Our client is a privately held financial services firm based in Downtown Toronto. With a focus on capital markets and private investments, the firm operates in a fast-paced and professional environment while maintaining a collaborative, close-knit team culture. They are seeking a Staff Accountant or experienced Bookkeeper to support their CFO with daily financial operations.
What You Will Achieve In This Role
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with year-end working papers.
- Process payroll and manage all associated filings (CRA, WSIB, EHT, etc.).
- Oversee HST/GST return preparation and ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
- Track and account for a diversified investment portfolio (real estate, equities, private debt, etc.).
- Maintain up-to-date records in accounting software and support internal reporting needs.
- Liaise with external accountants and auditors during financial reviews.
- Provide administrative and financial support to the CFO as needed.
What You Must Bring To This Role
- Must have a degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field; a CPA designation or enrollment is considered an asset.
- Must have at least 3 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience in a professional setting.
- Must be proficient in payroll processing and statutory compliance (e.g., GST/HST, WSIB, EHT).
- Must have a strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax preparation.
- Must have experience in investment accounting (including real estate and securities).
- Proficiency in QuickBooks (or comparable software) and Excel is required.
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently in a small office.
- Must bring a demonstrated high level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial data.
About Robertson & Company Ltd.
Robertson & Company Ltd. is a leading professional services firm providing recruitment-related, advisory and consulting services to corporations, professional organizations, governments, and public & private institutions.
RELATIONSHIP VERSUS TRANSACTION
Success in the recruitment services industry depends on deep relationships built on trust and performance. Our focus is never simply on the transaction at hand but on what is best for our client, both today and in the long run. We consider this unique approach and perspective to be the driving force behind our continued success in this highly competitive space.
DEEP INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
While we work with many industries, Robertson & Company has exceptional experience and a proven track record with some of North America's leading financial institutions. We understand the needs of the industry and its inner workings better than any other recruitment firm. This is evidenced by our enviable client retention rate of nearly 100%.
A PROVEN TRACK RECORD
In our world, longevity is based on consistently delivering time and time again. Robertson & Company has just such a proven track record of performance. Our commitment to exceptional client communication, the use of proprietary screening and selection processes and an uncompromising commitment to excellence has served both us and our clients well.
Robertson is a Proud Certified Diversity Supplier.