**ONLY APPLICATIONS THROUGH INDEED WILL BE ACCEPTED
Marshall Business Services is looking for an experienced and proactive Bookkeeper to join our growing team on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for the position to become permanent for the right candidate.
This is not your average bookkeeping role.
We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves. You'll work closely with our CEO, providing bookkeeping expertise while also helping to keep our office, team and client deadlines running smoothly.
If you're someone who naturally takes initiative, enjoys problem solving, and likes being the person others rely on, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing - Bookkeeping
- Full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients
- Bank, credit card and account reconciliations
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Payroll processing
- GST/HST and payroll remittance preparation
- Assisting with year-end working papers and accountant requests
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Reviewing work for accuracy and completeness
- Assisting team members with bookkeeping questions where appropriate
Executive & Administrative Support
- Managing CEO email inbox
- Calendar management and scheduling
- Assisting with task management and prioritization
- Helping oversee bookkeeping deadlines
- Coordinating internal communication where required
- Supporting day-to-day office administration
Team Support
- Helping keep bookkeeping workflows on track
- Following up on outstanding client information
- Assisting with workflow organization
- Supporting continuous improvement of processes
- Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
What We're Looking For
You are someone who:
- Has strong bookkeeping experience
- Is exceptionally organized
- Can manage multiple priorities
- Has excellent communication skills
- Works independently
- Is proactive rather than reactive
- Takes ownership of tasks
- Enjoys supporting others
- Maintains confidentiality
- Pays exceptional attention to detail
Required Experience
✔ Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience
✔ QuickBooks Online experience (required)
✔ Payroll processing experience
✔ Strong understanding of:
- Payroll remittances
- GST/HST
- Year-end preparation
- Bank reconciliations
✔ Experience using online banking platforms
✔ Excellent Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 skills
✔ Strong computer literacy
Preferred Experience
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Outlook management
- Multi-client bookkeeping
- Public practice or bookkeeping firm experience
- Leadership or team coordination experience
What We Offer
- Supportive and friendly team
- Flexible and collaborative environment
- Opportunity to make a real impact
- Potential permanent opportunity for the right person
- Diverse and interesting client work
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is someone who notices what needs doing before being asked.
You're organized, confident, dependable and genuinely enjoy helping businesses run smoothly. You take pride in your work, communicate professionally, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team where everyone supports one another.
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- How many years of QuickBooks Online experience do you have?
- Have you processed payroll as part of your role?
- Have you prepared GST/HST returns?
- Are you able to work on-site in Saint John, New Brunswick?
- Are you available to start within the next two weeks?
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
