Who is Make Space?

Make Space (www.makespace.ca) is a Canadian-owned and operated company with a proven track record that is poised for exponential growth. We are a storage solutions group of companies with over 45 + operations from British Columbia to Quebec. We are focused on rapidly growing our operations and real estate portfolio by acquiring established storage facilities, expanding on existing facilities and building new locations. As locations are integrated, our best-in-class operations team manages the sites, looking for ways to add value and provide excellent customer service.

We provide benefits, paid time off, team events, and competitive salaries. We believe that having fun is the key to our success.

What’s new about this role?

We have recently started operations in the province of Quebec, and we're currently seeking a bilingual candidate who can communicate fluently in French and English, both in written and spoken contexts. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in a similar role, possess an understanding of the provincial requirements in Quebec, and be able to learn quickly while working collaboratively with the operations and other internal stakeholder teams.

Who we are looking for…

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, motivated, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the job is done accurately. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of companies, ensuring day-to-day maintenance and record-keeping of financial transactions. You should enjoy taking initiative and be willing to investigate everything necessary, working collaboratively with all levels of the organization while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

Knowing general bookkeeping practices and accounting principles will help you hit the ground running. You are comfortable with change in a company growing quickly and continually looking for ways to improve processes and implement automation to improve workflow for you and your team. If you enjoy learning, have an open mind to investigate, ask questions and find solutions, you will enjoy working with this finance team.

The position is hybrid; we expect our finance team to report to the office 3 + days per week, especially while training. We believe teamwork is essential, and working together will help build strong relationships and foster an environment where we can support each other.

Job Description:

The Bookkeeper/Full Cycle Accountant will be responsible for a portfolio of small companies and will work to deliver accurate and timely reporting for business leaders to make decisions. Reporting to the Controller and working with the accounting team, the ideal candidate will have an intermediate or expert level of QuickBooks, MS Excel and knowledge of Financial Reporting.

Roles & Responsibility:

Responsible for an assigned portfolio of small companies
The full cycle includes all A/R, A/P, and journal entries.
Prepare and submit accurate financial statements for assigned portfolio.
Create and maintain cash flow projections for multiple entities.
Prepare and submit GST/HST, QST, PST, WCB & EHT reports on schedule.
Maintained filing system and backup to support financial records.
Create intercompany invoices and requests and follow up on approvals.
Advising management on any exposures or liabilities and recommending improvements when possible.
Assist with the preparation of documents for investment offerings and capital raise.
Other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Skills & Qualification:

3+ years of bookkeeping experience.
Post-Secondary degree, diploma or certificate in bookkeeping, or relevant experience.
Bilingual, French and English, both spoken and written.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Great team player who can work independently.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Able to communicate confidently with vendors, clients, stakeholders, and management.
Must be proficient in verbal and written English.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

What accounting software are you familiar with? Have you used Quickbooks Online? Please explain.
How do you stay organized with competing priorities and deadlines? Are there tools or programs you find useful to stay productive? Please explain.
Are you familiar with Quebec's provincial accounting, tax, and remittance requirements? Please explain

Experience:

Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)
Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required)

Language:

French (required)
English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vaughan, ON L4H 1X9

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