Full-Time Bookkeeper | Remote Canada | Tech-Saavy

About JCL Strategies

JCL Strategies is a Canadian cloud-based bookkeeping firm supporting small businesses, primarily in the construction and service industries. We help our clients maintain accurate, organized financial records so they can better understand their numbers and focus on running their businesses.

Our approach is built around consistency, accuracy and well-defined processes. We've developed comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists and documented workflows to guide our team's daily work.

We're looking for someone who appreciates structure, pays close attention to details and takes the time to understand an issue rather than making assumptions. Our processes provide the foundation, but we need people who can think critically, recognize when something is wrong and determine the appropriate next steps.

We value accountability, clear communication, resourcefulness and a willingness to improve. You don't need to have every answer, but you do need to know how to find information, follow directions and recognize when it's time to ask for clarification.

About the Position

We're hiring a full-time bookkeeper who has practical experience with repetitive day-to-day bookkeeping activities and enjoys working with financial details.

The right person doesn't simply move through a checklist to finish their assignments. They pay attention to what they're processing, recognize inconsistencies and take responsibility for resolving issues before moving forward.

You'll work with established procedures that outline how tasks should be completed. Following these instructions consistently is essential, as is knowing when a situation requires additional research or communication.

This is a fully remote role with a set daily schedule. You'll be responsible for organizing your work, meeting deadlines and staying connected with your teammates throughout the workday. Although you'll work independently, you'll also be part of a collaborative team where questions, updates and communication are important.

Qualifications and Skills

We're looking for someone who brings:

• A minimum of 2 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience
• Hands on experience with QuickBooks Online and Dext
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to accurately follow documented procedures and written directions
• A proactive approach to identifying errors and inconsistencies
• Confidence researching unfamiliar situations and finding solutions
• Good judgment about when to investigate independently and when to request assistance
• Professional and effective written communication skills
• The ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a remote environment
• A willingness to receive feedback and continue developing their skills
• A strong sense of responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of their work

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review and process receipts using Dext
• Manage QuickBooks Online bank feeds
• Follow up with clients for outstanding documentation or clarification through Double
• Keep client bookkeeping records complete, current and properly organized
• Review transactions for potential errors, missing details or discrepancies
• Complete assignments according to JCL's documented SOPs and checklists
• Investigate issues, researching solutions and bringing forward questions when necessary
• Manage assigned tasks to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Provide clear updates and communicating with clients and internal team members when required

Software

You should already be comfortable using:

• QuickBooks Online
• Dext

We'll train you on:

• Double
• Slack
• Google Workspace
• 1Password

What We Offer

• Full-time remote position
• Health benefits
• Paid vacation time
• Well-documented systems and processes
• Opportunities to learn and grow

Hours

Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST

Location

Remote position, open to candidates residing in Canada only.

Our Recruitment Process

We want to understand how candidates approach their work, solve problems and apply instructions in real situations. Our selection process includes three stages.

Round 1: The application & follow up questions. We'll evaluate your previous bookkeeping experience and your answers to additional application questions. These questions help us assess your attention to detail, ability to interpret instructions and approach to common workplace situations.

Round 2: A virtual interview. We'll discuss your background, experience and working style. The conversation may include practical scenarios where you'll be asked to interpret a procedure, explain how you would investigate an issue or demonstrate how you would locate information.

Round 3: A paid working interview. Selected candidates will participate in a paid working interview involving bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks Online and Dext.

We'll supply the relevant procedures and directions. Our evaluation considers not only the accuracy of your completed work but also how you interpret instructions, identify potential problems, research information and determine when clarification is needed.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys detailed work, appreciates organized processes and takes pride in getting things right, we'd like to review your application.

Attention to detail matters a lot in this role. When responding to the application question, "Is there anything else you'd like us to know?", include the word “telescope” somewhere in your answer. This helps us identify applicants who have carefully read the full posting.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• A $147.82 Home Depot transaction is sitting in the QBO bank feed, but there’s no receipt in Dext. Based on the information available, how would you handle the transaction? In 3 sentences or less.
• How many years have you been using Dext? Walk us through what you review on a receipt before publishing it to QuickBooks Online.
• How many years have you been using QBO? Name three QBO tasks you could confidently complete today without instructions or assistance.
• What interests you in working remotely?
• How many clients have you been responsible for at one time?
• Is there anything else you’d like us to know?

Work Location: Remote