Posted 16 days ago
Lead Bookkeeper
@ Gauvreau & Associates
Peterborough, Ontario
Overview
Gauvreau & Associates is hiring a Lead Bookkeeper for a full-time role that can be remote, hybrid or in-office. The work covers full-service bookkeeping and payroll for medium to high complexity clients, file sign-off, client onboarding and mentoring associate bookkeepers. The posting states a starting salary of $55,000 to $65,000 per year.
Pay:
$55,000–$65,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Full-service bookkeeping and payroll for medium to high complexity clients
- Review and sign off on files including HST, T4, ROE, WSIB and trust accounting
- Lead client onboarding meetings and file setup
- Support and train Associate Bookkeepers
Requirements summary:
- Proven ability to work independently and own work quality
- Experience with Karbon, Outlook, QBO and bookkeeping software
- Full-cycle payroll experience
- PCP designation is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PCP |
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Gauvreau & Associates
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Helping business owners improve their financial performance, pay less tax, and realize financial success
Full company description
At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, entrepreneurship drives everything we do. Founded in 2008 as a one-person practice, we’ve grown into a cloud-based, multi-disciplinary firm with more than 200 professionals serving thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners across North America. We help transform great ideas into thriving enterprises by guiding business leaders through complexity with clarity, strategy, and confidence. Our integrated services—accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, business valuations, fractional CFO support, legal solutions, estate planning, and advisory—equip clients with the financial insight and structure to grow with purpose. At every stage of business, our mission is to make entrepreneurship simpler, smarter, and more profitable. Whether optimizing cash flow, creating tax strategies that protect profits, or offering legal and advisory guidance, we help clients scale sustainably and strategically. What truly sets Gauvreau apart is our culture. We are all in. We own it. We choose opportunity. We are better together. These values shape how we serve our clients, support our community, and collaborate as a team. They drive our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation—so the entrepreneurs we serve can do the same. Through our Wealthy Entrepreneur program—offered to all ongoing accounting, bookkeeping, and CFO clients—we extend this partnership even further. With proven frameworks, accountability, and community, we empower business owners to master their finances, accelerate growth, and build businesses they love. At Gauvreau, we don’t just support growth—we accelerate it. Our mission is to move great ideas forward and empower visionary leaders to achieve their next chapter of success.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,896
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 85
- Reported office locations
- 150 King Street, Suite 100 West, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 3H3, CA
- Business categories
- Accounting
- Business Development
- Consulting
- Law Enforcement
- Professional Services
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Gauvreau & Associates
- Gauvreau | Accounting Tax Law Advisory
- Specialties
- Accounting
- Corporate Tax
- Business Advisory
- Personal Tax
- Bookkeeping
- HST Filing
- WSIB
- Payroll Services
- Tax Planning
- Compliance Services
- QBO
- Succession Planning
- Estate Tax
- Trusts
- Business Law
- and Incorporating
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, entrepreneurship drives everything we do. Founded in 2008 as a one-person practice, we’ve grown into a cloud-based, multi-disciplinary firm with more than 200 professionals serving thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners across North America. We help transform great ideas into thriving enterprises by guiding business leaders through complexity with clarity, strategy…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Accounting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Peterborough, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | AccountingCorporate TaxBusiness AdvisoryPersonal TaxBookkeepingHST FilingWSIBPayroll ServicesTax PlanningCompliance Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Who We Are
At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, we exist to help entrepreneurs build the business, and the life, of their dreams. As a purpose-driven firm generating $25M in annual revenue with a team of 200 professionals, we combine deep expertise in accounting, tax, law, and advisory with an unwavering commitment to empowering business owners.
Our culture is built on excellence, accountability, collaboration, and growth. We believe in supporting our people to reach their full potential, just as we support our clients in achieving theirs. Joining our team means being part of an innovative, fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact on the success of entrepreneurs across Canada.
We are currently seeking a Lead Bookkeeper to join our remote, hybrid, or in-office team.
Lead Bookkeeper
Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for excellence and a knack for problem-solving? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and take pride in delivering high-quality work that supports both clients and colleagues? If you're ready to take ownership of your craft and grow within a dynamic, values-led firm—this opportunity is for you.
At Gauvreau, we believe in being All In, Owning It, Choosing Opportunity, Relentless Excellence, and being Better Together. These aren't just words—they're the foundation of how we work, grow, and succeed as a team. If these values resonate with you, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to lead, support, and elevate our bookkeeping team.
As a Lead Bookkeeper, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of client files, mentoring associate bookkeepers, and fostering strong client relationships. You’ll be trusted to review and sign off on files, manage communications, and contribute to onboarding and training initiatives—all while embodying our core values.
Key Responsibilities
- Navigate full-service bookkeeping and payroll for external businesses with medium to high complexity
- Review and sign off on bookkeeping files, including HSTs, T4s, ROEs, WSIB, year-end adjustments and trust accounting
- Prepare and deliver client reporting as needed
- Manage multiple client deliverables with precision and prioritization
- Lead client onboarding meetings and ensure proper file setup
- Maintain ongoing client correspondence to support file completion
- Support Associate Bookkeepers with file reviews, training, and issue resolution
- Organize and lead team huddles and meetings
- Attend weekly strategy/accountability calls with the Workflow Manager
This job description is not all-inclusive and certain activities, duties or responsibilities may be required of the employee as needed.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of work quality and timelines
- Confidence in delivering high-quality work without supervision
- Strong communication skills for client and team interactions
- Sound problem-solving ability with a solutions-focused mindset
- Experience with Karbon, Outlook, QBO, and other bookkeeping software
- Full-cycle payroll experience, PCP designation is an asset.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
We have Five Core Values at Our Firm
- All In(passion for what you do and a commitment to excellence)
- Own It(solutions oriented, owning outcomes)
- Choose Opportunity(willingness to innovate)
- Better Together(teamwork drives the best results)
- Relentless Excellence (exceeding expectations)
Position Type:
- Existing Vacancy: Internal and External
Compensation:
This position offers a starting salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 per year. Compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s education, relevant experience, and skills.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applicants are advised that AI may be used to support aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening or scheduling.
Learn more about us here: https://gauvreaucpa.ca/join-us/ and in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuJBnoF5lpY
Do our core values resonate with you?
Does your skillset align with this role?
If so, we want to hear from you!
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