Accountant/Bookkeeper

Accountant / Bookkeeper

Crossroads Staffing – Orillia, ONSalary:$56,000 per year(the wage is negotiable depending on experience)Job Type:Permanent · Full‑TimeWork Location:In‑person

About the Role

Crossroads Staffing is recruiting an experienced and detail‑orientedAccountant / Bookkeeper on behalf of our client, a well‑established residential & commercial property management company. The successful candidate will manage day‑to‑day financial operations, maintain accurate records, and support financial reporting across multiple residential properties.

This role requires strong hands‑on experience withSimply/Sage Accounting, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy. You will be responsible for reviewing, maintaining, and improving an existing accounting system, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring all financial information is properly recorded and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers, bank accounts, and financial statements

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial reports

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll

• Review, maintain, and organize the existing Sage accounting system

• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct accounting errors or inconsistencies

• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and categorized

• Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting records

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes

• Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP and CRA requirements

• Liaise with management, vendors, and external accountants

• Assist with tax preparation and audit support

• Provide timely and accurate financial information to management

Requirements

• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Minimum2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in an Ontario office setting (references required)

• Minimum2 years of hands‑on Simply/Sage Accounting experience

• Strong proficiency in Sage; must be able to work independently within the software

• Experience reviewing, troubleshooting, and organizing existing accounting records and Sage files

• Minimum2 years of Microsoft Excel experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and time‑management abilities

• Knowledge of Canadian GAAP and CRA compliance

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

• Must be able to work on‑site in Orillia, Ontario

Experience Requirements

• Bookkeeping: 2 years (required)

• Simply/Sage Accounting: 2 years (required)

• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)

Additional Information

The successful candidate will take ownership of the company’s day‑to‑day accounting and bookkeeping functions and must be confident working independently within the existing Sage system. Strong practical knowledge of Sage is essential.