BrightIron
A Canadian firm that gives startups bookkeeping and payroll, plus part-time CFOs, HR leaders and sales and marketing leaders, without full-time hires.
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We are looking for a remote, full-time Bookkeeper with a passion for delivering accurate, high-quality bookkeeping and following well-defined processes.
In this exciting role you will join our growing offshore bookkeeping team in the Philippines. BrightIron works with exciting and innovative growth technology companies throughout Canada to provide financial leadership and become a trusted advisor to enable them to grow and achieve their objectives.
You will become part of a dynamic and supportive team at BrightIron with many opportunities for career advancement, while working alongside likeminded professionals who share your passion.
Since we are a client serving, fully remote company, we’re looking for an individual who is organized, adaptable, enjoys collaborating and is comfortable working with different technologies designed to help you succeed in your role. You must also have good time management and problem-solving abilities with a positive attitude.
What will you do?
Full cycle bookkeeping for BrightIron clients in their accounting software (QuickBooks Online, Xero) on an accrual basis.
Maintain the general ledger for clients in their accounting software.
Create monthly account reconciliations and continuities for all balance sheet accounts, and select P&L accounts.
Follow documented bookkeeping SOPs and flag recurring issues for process improvement.
Work Collaboratively and develop and maintain relationship with clients, and BrightIron team members.
Collaborate with Canadian BrightIron team members to ensure smooth handoffs and minimal rework.
Follow documented bookkeeping SOPs and flag recurring issues for process improvement.
Assist with various ad-hoc client requests.
Ideally, you have:
A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting working with Canadian or US clients.
Experience using QuickBooks Online and/or Xero and proficient in using Excel.
Experience working in a client serving accounting role.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including fluency in English.
High degree of comfort working with different technologies.
Excellent time management and self-management skills.
Solid problem solving and analysis skills.
High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.
Ability to exercise good judgement, show initiative and be proactive.
Ability to build strong connections with clients and team members.
Who we are:
BrightIron is a strategic financial advisory firm for growth technology companies. Startup tech companies need a partner with real-world experience who can help them grow. BrightIron's team has done just that, by leveraging our finance and operational expertise to help growth tech companies scale. We work with some of Canada’s most interesting tech startups as their valued finance partner.
Joining the BrightIron team is an opportunity for you to learn from some of our most experienced team members, while working closely with exciting companies in the booming Canadian tech scene.
A Canadian firm that gives startups bookkeeping and payroll, plus part-time CFOs, HR leaders and sales and marketing leaders, without full-time hires.
brightiron.com
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