Bookkeeper

Crowe MacKay LLP is a vibrant team of Chartered Professional Accountants with eight markets across northern and western Canada. We believe strong relationships are the cornerstone to success and strive to create innovative solutions for our clients. Crowe MacKay LLP is built on a foundation of diverse talent, delivering expert advice across a spectrum of industries and organizations.

The Crowe MacKay Calgary office provides client service excellence to a diverse array of industries and sectors including: government/public sector, not-for-profits and charities, small to medium owner-managed businesses, publicly listed entities and reporting issuers, municipalities, and indigenous groups. With deep roots in the community in which we live and work, Crowe MacKay is a dynamic firm with a commitment to creating an environment for success, both for our teams and our clients.

Our Calgary office is currently seeking a full-time experienced Bookkeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will be a career-focused individual that is excited to join a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial firm. 

The Role

• Efficiently and accurately perform full-cycle bookkeeping services for a variety of clients and industries primarily using cloud-based software such as Xero and QBO.


• Record journal entries, complete bank reconciliations, and maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, and capital asset details.


• Prepare sales tax calculations, reconciliations and filings.


• Prepare month-end financial reporting for clients.


• Perform regular payroll duties for clients including calculating source deductions and T4/T5 preparation.


• Maintain clear and regular communication with clients and colleagues.

What You Will Bring 

• 2+ year of experience in full cycle bookkeeping or a related role required


• Experience in working in cloud accounting software and applications such as Xero, QBO, Hubdoc, Wagepoint, etc.


• High attention to detail and strong organization skills required


• Active certifications in Xero and QBO preferred


• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices


• Experience and an understanding of sales taxes and source deductions


• Experience in desktop based software such as Sage and QuickBooks is an asset


• Recent public accounting experience and familiarity with CaseWare, Microsoft Office, and Tax Prep would be an asset


• Ability to excel in a fast paced environment, prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and thrive under pressure


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Values teamwork, client/customer service, professionalism, community involvement, and personal and professional growth


• Experience with a public practice is considered an asset

What We Offer 

• Competitive compensation package


• Paid vacation


• Extended health and dental benefits


• Paid overtime or time off in lieu of overtime


• Wellness days


• Overtime meal allowance


• On-the-job/immersive training


• Firm sponsored social events


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Health & Wellness allowance


• Group RRSP matching program


• Public transit reimbursement


• Flexible & positive work environment


• Paid volunteer programs and volunteer opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement 

At Crowe MacKay LLP Canada, we are dedicated to creating a diverse environment. We foster a barrier free work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at [email protected] 

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, training, promotional practices and policies, will be made regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, citizenship,  physical ability, ethnic origin, family status, marital status, place of origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.