Position Description

Intermediate Bookkeeper (Remote in Ontario) -- Amplify Mission is hiring a full-time, remote, Intermediate Bookkeeper who enjoys bringing efficiency to processes and is passionate about helping organizations thrive.

This is a full-time, non-unionized vacancy based in Ontario.

*Please note that the application process for this role involves sending a short cover note and resume by email to our hiring team. Please see details below.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced bookkeeper who thrives in a collaborative, remote environment and finds satisfaction in keeping finances organized and transparent?

Do you love creating order, streamlining processes, and using your skills to help mission-driven organizations operate with excellence?

If so, we’d& love to hear from you.

About Amplify Mission

Amplify Mission offers expert, hands-on support in bookkeeping, payroll, fractional controller, recruitment & HR compliance to strengthen the people and financial foundations of purpose-driven organizations.

About the Intermediate Bookkeeper

Working within a team, our Intermediate Bookkeepers manage client financial processing and record-keeping while supporting the full client care cycle from onboarding through ongoing service delivery, in line with our 3 Uniques: Simple, Relational, Excellence.

Specifically, in this role you’d be responsible for:

Bookkeeping & Payroll

• Accurately process and record clients’ day-to-day financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.
• Record revenue and expense transactions in general ledger and supporting accounts using tools like Dext, Sage, and QuickBooks.
• Process bills and payments, maintaining up-to-date accounts payable files.
• Process payroll according to the client’s schedule using payroll software.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries for each payroll, ensuring departmental staff allocations are followed consistently.
• Process transactions using appropriate methodology (i.e. classes in QuickBooks).
• Maintain accurate and compliant records, files and processes to ensure smooth client operations.
• Perform bank reconciliations, prepare financial statements and cash flows, and analyze variances to budget.
• Onboard new clients, learning their current systems, simplifying the transition of accounts and establishing clear, consistent processes.
• Prepare electronic filings and reports.

Client Experience

• Participate in the client discovery process to understand bookkeeping and financial management needs.
• Support onboarding by setting up client accounts, explaining processes and integrating financial activities into our systems.
• Maintain regular communication with assigned clients, providing updates, answering questions and offering proactive support.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance value for clients.
• Appropriately escalate issues and keep the Team Lead informed of client updates requiring attention.

Qualifications

We invite you to apply if your skills, experience and heart for mission-driven work align with this role.

Mandatory

• Minimum of five years of professional experience, including three or more years in bookkeeping, payroll, or accounts payable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clients and competing priorities, maintaining high accuracy and organization.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Sage, Dext, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams) and Monday.com
• A strong desire to continuously learn and improve, whether through adopting new technologies or refining workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management, with a commitment to delivering quality work on time.
• A stewardship mindset, treating client and organizational resources responsibly and respectfully.
• A strong customer service mindset, with the ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Alignment with Amplify Mission’s values and a genuine passion for serving organizations that make a difference.
• Comfort working in a remote-first environment, with the ability to attend occasional in-person meetings in the Durham Region, Ontario.

Preferred

• Certification in bookkeeping, financial management, payroll, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting nonprofits or charitable organizations.
• Understanding of Canadian nonprofit accounting standards.
• Familiarity with government filings and regulations (e.g., T3010, HST, payroll, and other compliance filings).
• Progress toward or completion of a CPA designation.

Why Choose Amplify Mission?

We honour your contributions with:

• A competitive compensation package and flexible work options. The salary range for this role is typically $56,500 - $60,200. Starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience and internal equity.
• A collaborative, tight-knit work culture, including virtual gatherings.
• Career development and growth opportunities to realize your personal and professional goals.

Next Steps

Please email your resume to people@amplifymission.ca and include a short cover note (in the email or as an attachment) that briefly outlines:

• Your bookkeeping and payroll experience
• The types of clients or organizations you have supported
• Any experience managing multiple clients concurrently

Applications are submitted by email to allow for a more relational and personalized review process. They will be considered on a rolling basis with an anticipated start date in January 2026. Applications that do not include the requested information may not be considered.

Learn more about Amplify Mission: https://amplifymission.ca/

Amplify Mission may use technology-assisted tools to support administrative elements of recruitment including note taking for interviewers. These tools are not used to screen, assess, or select candidates. All decisions throughout the hiring process are made by human reviewers.

Amplify Mission is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those shortlisted for the role will be contacted.