Bookkeeper / Finance Administrator Jobs

Note: This is a remote-working position for candidates in Ontario, with occasional meetups in Whitby, ON.

About Amplify Mission

Amplify Mission is committed to giving busy organizations their time back so they can excel in their core mission.

With a focus on charities, not-for-profits, and mission-driven for-profits (through our sister organization, Bakker Business Services), Amplify Mission provides hands-on support from caring professionals in back office, human resources, grant writing, strategic planning and advisory services. Our approach is framed around three uniques: Simple, Relational, Excellence.

Hi, I’m Silas, the Team Lead for this role. I have the privilege of leading a dynamic, values-driven team to deliver bookkeeping, payroll, and financial support services to our clients.

We are searching for our next team member: a bookkeeping professional looking to grow and advance in your career while you apply your skills to serve our clients.

About You

In addition to your proficiency in bookkeeping fundamentals and admin skills, you have a stewardship mindset and you’re excited to see your clients thrive. Your generosity, humility, integrity and commitment to improvement drive you to excellence in your work. You are dedicated to uncompromising ethical standards and transparency, collaborate well with others, and have a customer-first attitude. Your curiosity, love for learning and process-thinking enable you to develop and streamline processes for clients as you learn their environment and needs. You are a hands-on practitioner and detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a virtual work environment with minimal oversight.

About the role

In your first 10 days you will…

Get onboarded by your Team Lead and meet your new team

Discover our three uniques, as well as our vision, mission, and values

Learn about the clients you will be serving and get familiarized with their business

In your first 30 days, you will…

Learn the ropes of the business and your role, and become immersed in our ways of working

Start taking on projects to deepen your understanding of how we work

Develop routines to carry out your work seamlessly

In your first 3 months and onward, you will be settled in a regular schedule and confidently serving your clients!

On any given week, your activities will include the following:

• Record revenue and expense transactions in general ledger and supporting accounts using QuickBooks.
• Preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports for non-profit organizations.
• Reconcile all accounts, prepare financial statements and cash flows, and analyze variances to budget.
• Deliver services in payroll, bookkeeping, banking and reporting.
• Onboard new clients, learning their current state, and simplifying the transition of their accounts, files, systems and processes.
• Prepare electronic filings and reports.
• Process bills and payments, maintaining up-to-date accounts payable files.
• Maintain all necessary and appropriate records, files and processes to ensure the smooth and compliant financial operations of the clients you serve, focusing on accuracy and transparency.

What you bring to the table

• 3 or more years’ experience in payroll, bookkeeping/accounting and accounts payable.
• You adapt easily to understanding and using accounting and banking systems, with proficiency in using book keeping software (Sage, QuickBooks, etc.) and MS suite (Excel, Word, and Microsoft Teams).
• You are an organized, detail-oriented, accurate, and self-disciplined collaborator that proactively manages competing priorities and delivers on time with excellence in your work.
• Commitment to always “making things better”--whether that involves researching new technologies to streamline workflows, or improving processes for client onboarding.
• A stewardship mindset, safeguarding the organization’s and client’s resources as your own.
• You thrive in a remote-first, virtual work environment with the ability to attend meetings in Durham region, Ontario on occasion.
• You are driven by a passion to make a social impact, and your values align strongly with the values that guide Amplify/BBS.

We’ll be excited if you also have one or more of the following

• Certification in bookkeeping/financial management/payroll or equivalent.
• Expertise in government regulations and filings affecting non-profits including T3010, sales taxes, payroll, and other filings.
• Excellent understanding of accounting standards and principles for non-profit organizations in Canada.
• Experience providing bookkeeping services to non-profits, charitable organizations, or similar.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single point listed above, but you’re passionate about serving others and developing your skills!

Why Choose Amplify Mission?

We honour your contributions with:

• A competitive compensation package and flexible work options.
• A collaborative and tight-knit work culture, with regular (virtual) social gatherings and team events to stay connected.
• Career development and growth opportunities to realize your personal and professional goals.

While Amplify is headquartered in Whitby, Ontario, this is a remote-working position, and we welcome applicants from anywhere in Canada!

Next steps

Here’s what the hiring experience looks like…

• Apply for the role. Our recruitment team will review applications on a rolling basis.
• Values and culture interview with our Visionary
• Complete a proficiency assessment
• Receive an offer
• Chat with a member of our recruitment team to give you the opportunity to share your story and learn more about BBS and this role

We thank all interested parties for applying, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Amplify Mission: https://amplifymission.ca/

*Amplify is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.