Accounting & Operations Lead (Full-Cycle Bookkeeping | QBO) …, Tilbury

Overview We are looking for a hands-on accounting professional to take ownership of day-to-day accounting, billing, and financial operations in a growing business. This role is ideal for someone with 4+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience who is comfortable working independently, managing deadlines, and maintaining highly accurate, audit-ready financial records. Important: This is not a clerical or data-entry role. This position requires judgment, accountability, and attention to detail in a documentation-heavy billing environment. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Bookkeeping (Primary Focus): - Manage daily banking and cash activity - Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations (CAD & USD) - Handle full-cycle accounts payable - Prepare and issue customer invoices, including storage, handling, and tenant billing Billing & Documentation (Critical Area): - Work in a complex, detail-sensitive billing environment - Ensure all invoices are supported by complete and traceable documentation - Maintain organized, audit-ready records - Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and irregularities Accuracy in billing directly impacts revenue — attention to detail is critical Reporting & Finance: - Generate reports and manage transactions using QuickBooks Online (QBO) - Support month-end close - Assist with budgeting and P&L; preparation - Prepare and file HST returns - Support ongoing financial reporting needs, include annual external audits Operations Support: - Coordinate with external vendors (IT, telecom, office services) - Support day-to-day operational needs as required Work Environment This role operates with limited in office supervision. The successful candidate must manage deadlines independently, prioritize work effectively, and ensure accuracy without oversight. This role is best suited to a highly self-directed and reliable individual. Qualifications Required: - 4–7 years of accounting / full-cycle bookkeeping experience - Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO) - Strong bank reconciliations and billing experience - Advanced Excel skills - Proven ability to work independently and stay organized - Experience maintaining supporting documentation for billing Preferred: - CPA (in progress or completed) - Experience in logistics, warehousing, property/lease billing, or contract-based billing environments What We’re Looking For - Extremely detail-oriented and accurate - Strong sense of ownership and accountability - Ability to manage multiple priorities independently - Comfortable working without daily supervision - High level of integrity and confidentiality Not the Right Fit If You - Prefer structured, closely supervised environments - Have only data entry or clerical accounting experience - Are not comfortable managing deadlines independently Why Join - Direct exposure to leadership (reports to CEO) - Opportunity to own and improve accounting processes - Stable role with broad responsibilities and business impact Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ptazm