Contract Bookkeeper - Finance and Accounting
Grizzlytrek Group • Calgary, Alberta • Full Time
Posted on Wed, May 6, 2026
Contract Bookkeeper
Remote, Canada | Contract
Finance and Accounting | Senior Level | Flexible Schedule
| Position Type | Contract (independent contractor, fractional engagement) |
| Location | Fully remote, Canada (Western Canada time zones preferred) |
| Schedule | Flexible hours with reliable availability around month-end close |
| Engagement | Ongoing, with potential to scale hours as the business grows |
| Compensation | Competitive, based on experience |
| Experience | 5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping with controller-level exposure |
| Software | QuickBooks Online (or comparable cloud accounting platform) |
| Language | English |
| Certification | CPB designation, or equivalent experience |
You will run the day-to-day accounting cycle, lead month-end close, maintain accurate banking and general ledger records, build short-horizon receivables and payables forecasts, and coordinate directly with our external accountant on year-end and tax matters. This role is ideal for a detail-driven professional who wants steady, meaningful work with a growing Indigenous-owned staffing company, with the flexibility of a contract arrangement.What You'll Do
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including vendor invoice processing, coding, approvals, payment runs, and vendor account reconciliations
- Manage full-cycle accounts receivable, including client invoicing, application of receipts, aging review, collections follow-up, and dispute resolution
- Maintain and refine the chart of accounts to ensure accurate, consistent coding across departments, projects, and reporting segments
- Process and reconcile all banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, credit card activity, and electronic payments
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, ensuring all activity is captured, coded, and tied out to source documents
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, depreciation, and other recurring close adjustments
- Lead the month-end close process, including balance sheet account reconciliations, GL review, and preparation of internal financial statements
- Build and maintain rolling AR and AP forecasts to support cash flow planning, working capital decisions, and short-term liquidity visibility
- Provide fractional controller support, including internal reporting, variance analysis, cash flow oversight, internal controls, and process documentation
- Coordinate with our external accountant on year-end working papers, tax filings, GST/HST remittances, and any audit or review engagements
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and strengthen the financial operations of a growing business
- 5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, ideally including time spent in a controller, senior bookkeeper, or fractional finance role
- Strong working knowledge of Canadian accounting practices, GST/HST, payroll source deductions, and standard month-end close procedures
- Proven experience with QuickBooks Online or a comparable cloud accounting platform, including bank feeds, recurring entries, and reporting
- Solid command of Excel or Google Sheets for reconciliations, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean, audit-ready general ledger and produce reliable monthly financial statements
- Experience preparing AR and AP forecasts and providing cash flow visibility to ownership or leadership
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational discipline, and the ability to manage deadlines independently in a remote setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to flag issues, ask questions, and present findings to leadership
- Self-employed status with the ability to invoice GrizzlyTrek as an independent contractor
- CPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper) designation, or working toward a CPA, or equivalent senior bookkeeping credentials
- Experience supporting a staffing, construction, oilfield services, or other project-based business
- Familiarity with Western Canadian regulatory and tax environments, including Alberta payroll and WCB processes
- Experience working alongside an external accounting firm on year-end engagements and tax compliance
- Comfort working with an Indigenous-owned business and a values-driven leadership team
- Competitive contract rate based on experience and scope of engagement
- Fully remote work with flexible scheduling around your other commitments
- Direct collaboration with the CEO and leadership team, with real influence on financial operations
- Stable, ongoing engagement with a growing Indigenous-owned company in the staffing and workforce solutions sector
- Opportunity to scale your hours and scope as the business grows
- A finance function being modernized with strong systems, clean data, and a respect for professional judgment
Apply now at www.grizzlytrekgroup.com
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