Resume Objective
Reliable Bookkeeper with 6 years of experience maintaining accurate financial records for Canadian SMEs across retail and professional services sectors. Seeking a bookkeeping role where I can provide dependable financial reporting and payroll support to help business owners stay compliant.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Full-cycle bookkeeping
- QuickBooks Online and Desktop
- Payroll processing (ADP, Ceridian)
- GST/HST and payroll remittances to CRA
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Financial statement preparation
- T4 and ROE preparation
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Maintained complete books of account for 8 small business clients using QuickBooks Online, reconciling all accounts monthly.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for up to 25 employees, including statutory deductions, vacation pay, and overtime.
- Prepared and filed monthly GST/HST returns and remitted payroll source deductions to CRA on time.
- Produced monthly income statements and balance sheets for client review and year-end accounting handoff.
- Prepared year-end working papers including T4 slips, ROEs, and supporting schedules for external accountants.
Education
Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent professional bookkeeping training.
Relevant Certifications
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB) — Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (IPBC)
- QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
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