Junior Accountant; Part-time

Position: Junior Accountant (Part-time)
Wright Tax Services is a growing, fully virtual accounting practice serving individuals and businesses across Canada. We handle bookkeeping, personal tax and corporate tax for clients who want clear answers and accurate work.

We are hiring a part-time Junior Accountant to work closely with our team. Bookkeeping will be the largest part of your work, supported by Canadian personal tax work. If you are careful with detail, like clean reconciliations and want real exposure to many kinds of clients, this role is built for you.

What you will do
Bookkeeping

Keep the books for a portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients in Xero and Quick Books Online

Code transactions and reconcile bank, credit card and loan accounts every month

Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable records

Prepare month-end and year-end closes, including journal entries, accruals and prepaid schedules

Prepare and file GST/HST returns and support payroll remittances

Build clean year-end working papers and draft financial statements for review

Personal tax

Prepare T1 returns, including employment, investment, rental and self-employment income

Collect and organize client documents and follow up on anything missing

Prepare T4, T4A and T5 slips

Help respond to CRA notices and requests for review

Client and team

Answer routine client questions clearly and on time

Follow our review checklists and keep every file fully documented

Flag issues early and bring a suggested solution

What you bring

Diploma or degree in accounting, or equivalent work experience

1 to 3 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, ideally in an accounting practice

Experience preparing Canadian personal tax returns (T1)

Working knowledge of GST/HST and CRA requirements

Experience with Xero or Quick Books Online, and strong Excel skills

Strong attention to detail and clear written communication

The discipline to manage your own deadlines while working remotely

Great to have

Experience preparing corporate tax returns (T2) and related schedules

Experience preparing year-end financial statements for corporations

Enrolment in the CPA program or a plan to pursue it

Experience with professional tax preparation software

Why join us

Fully remote work from anywhere in Canada

Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries

Direct feedback from experienced reviewers on your work

Room to take on corporate tax and more responsibility as the practice grows

What you need to work remotely

Legal eligibility to work in Canada

Reliable high-speed internet

A private workspace where client information stays confidential