Senior Associate, Cloud Accounting

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Overview

Your work matters. You’ll deliver highquality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up—in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver.

As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for all day to day accounting and bookkeeping functions related to each client you serve. You are a business partner to each owner and management group you provide services to and will be expected to learn each client’s financial position inside out. Our division works in the cloud providing our clients with accurate live data so that they can make decisions in a timely manner based on real time data.

This role is ideal for someone who is not only tech savvy but willing to put in the time and effort to ensure a lasting positive impact on both our clients and KPMG.

* This position is not for future CPA candidates.
** This is a work from home opportunity, home internet and a dedicated workspace is a pre-requisite.


What you will do

You will be part of a growing national team supporting weekly, monthly and quarterly engagements across a diverse group of industries and deliver on a variety of cloud based assignments for clients across the country including:

• Full cycle bookkeeping on various clients in a number of industries.
• Responsibilities include reconciliation of bank balances and credit card transactions, processing of sales and purchases invoices, overseeing payroll processing and recording ad hoc adjusting entries on a regular basis utilizing cloud based software and apps
• Other functions such as GST/HST filings, month end / quarterly reviews will form part of your responsibilities
• Ongoing communication with clients and their representatives throughout the year, utilizing various communication tools.

• Providing support and training to junior team members and reviewing completed work for accuracy


At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their role. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, our approach to flexibility provides for this.


What you bring to the role

• Accounting/business diploma/certificate or equivalent work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision, but willing to ask questions or obtain assistance when needed
• Proven track record of strong organizational skills
• Effectively monitor multiple or complex projects regularly to ensure deadlines are being met
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Excellent client services skills with an aptitude to understand the client business and maintain strong client relationships
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties
• Uses previous experience and technical knowledge to the benefit of the client
• Able to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue
• In-depth working knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) 2 years, and Xero experience would be a bonus.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience with exposure to a variety of industries, preferably in a multi-client environment
• Experience with Cloud accounting and payroll applications and integrations

KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $77,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $57,000 to $82,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

Qualifications:

• Accounting/business diploma/certificate or equivalent work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision, but willing to ask questions or obtain assistance when needed
• Proven track record of strong organizational skills
• Effectively monitor multiple or complex projects regularly to ensure deadlines are being met
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Excellent client services skills with an aptitude to understand the client business and maintain strong client relationships
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties
• Uses previous experience and technical knowledge to the benefit of the client
• Able to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue
• In-depth working knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) 2 years, and Xero experience would be a bonus.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience with exposure to a variety of industries, preferably in a multi-client environment
• Experience with Cloud accounting and payroll applications and integrations

KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $77,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $57,000 to $82,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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