Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant – Full-Time

Location: Kitchener, Ontario Hybrid

Term: 1 Year Contract

Compensation: 65k

About Us: LNM Accounting Solutions is a growing bookkeeping and accounting firm specializing in small business financial operations, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounting activities for a portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients.

Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting

• Perform and oversee full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Complete bank, credit card, loan, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries, accruals, and year-end working papers.
• Identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.

Government Compliance & Taxation

• Prepare and file GST/HST returns.
• Process and review payroll, statutory deductions
• Prepare T4s, T5s, and other applicable information returns.
• Assist with corporate (T2) and personal (T1) income tax preparation.
• Assist with CRA correspondence, reviews, and compliance matters.
• Monitor applicable government reporting requirements and deadlines.

Client Management & Advisory

• Independently manage assigned client accounts and accounting deadlines.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with financial statement reviews and explain financial results to clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve clients' accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Minimum 2–3 years of practical accounting or full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles and small business financial operations.
• Proficiency with, Excel, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Tax Cycle,
• Experience preparing financial statements and completing general ledger reconciliations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client files, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.
• High level of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Preferred

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience working in a public accounting or bookkeeping firm.
• Experience preparing T1 and T2 income tax returns.
• Familiarity with TaxCycle, Wagepoint, and Karbon.
• CPA, RPA or Payroll designation or progress towards a designation is an asset but not required.

What We're Looking For

Beyond technical accounting skills, we're looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership of their work and meets deadlines.
• Is comfortable managing multiple clients and competing priorities.
• Has excellent attention to detail while understanding the bigger financial picture.
• Can identify accounting problems and take initiative to resolve them.
• Communicates professionally and confidently with clients.
• Enjoys improving processes and learning new technologies.
• Values teamwork, accountability, and excellent client service.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction highlighting your accounting experience, proficiency with QuickBooks Online, and any experience working with multiple business clients.

Position: Full-Time Staff Accountant

Website: www.lnm-cpa.com

LNM Accounting Solutions is committed to providing an inclusive hiring process and considering qualified applicants based on their skills, experience, and suitability for the role.