Senior Bookkeeping Analyst

We're RLB. A forward-thinking accounting and advisory firm rooted in Southern Ontario with a mission to empower people and strengthen communities. We're growing, and we want awesome people like you to grow with us.

We're looking for a tech-forward, Senior Bookkeeping Analyst with advanced bookkeeping experience to join our Client Advisory Services (CAS) practice. This is not traditional bookkeeping. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys owning the month-end process, working closely with clients, and contributing the kind of insight that supports better business decisions.

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At RLB, People Count. The RLB difference means we're motivated to bring success to our people, clients, and community. Our firm is built on a team of passionate professionals who focus on developing people personally and professionally — while delivering exceptional client experiences.

So what does this mean for you?

• Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance and well‑being
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing advisory-focused CAS practice
• Hands‑on learning and exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas and initiative are valued

As a Senior Bookkeeping Analyst within the CAS practice, you'll take ownership of the full month‑end close for a portfolio of clients while collaborating with senior advisors and the broader CAS team. You'll be expected to understand the story behind the numbers — not just produce them — and to contribute meaningfully to client outcomes.

• Complete full month‑end close for assigned clients
• Prepare reconciliations, working papers, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all deliverables
• Support cash flow management and ongoing financial oversight
• Support regulatory compliance activities as assigned (e.g., HST/GST filings and remittances, payroll source deductions, WSIB reporting)

• Perform independent analysis as part of the month‑end close process
• Identify variances, unusual activity, trends, and potential risks
• Summarize insights and key observations clearly and concisely
• Provide analysis and commentary to senior team members to support client‑facing discussions
• Act as a primary day‑to‑day contact for bookkeeping‑related matters
• Respond to client questions and requests with professionalism and confidence
• Escalate issues appropriately and collaborate with senior advisors
• Support a high‑quality client experience through responsiveness and reliability
• Support and mentor junior staff or bookkeepers, helping standardize processes and maintain high‑quality work

• Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to improve bookkeeping workflows
• Leverage technology and automation to streamline recurring tasks
• Contribute ideas that improve consistency, scalability, and quality within the CAS practice

This is a permanent, full‑time position that can be structured as hybrid or in‑office at one of our RLB locations (Guelph, Kitchener, Fergus, Orangeville, or Shelburne).

You're an experienced, analytical, and tech‑forward bookkeeping professional who enjoys owning your work and contributing beyond the basics.

• You bring senior‑level, full‑cycle bookkeeping experience, ideally with exposure to multiple clients or entities
• Industry experience is strongly preferred; public accounting exposure is an asset but not required
• A CPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper) designation, PCP, or progress toward a professional designation is an asset
• You're highly comfortable in cloud‑based accounting platforms such as Quick Books Online, Xero, or similar tools
• You have strong Excel skills and are confident preparing reports, reconciliations, and schedules
• You're comfortable adopting new tools, workflows, and automation — and enjoy finding better ways to work
• You move beyond "closing the books" to understanding what the numbers mean, and can communicate trends, anomalies, and risks clearly
• You're confident interacting with clients and explaining…