Contract Bookkeeper - Finance and Accounting

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

About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.

GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.

The Role

GrizzlyTrek is seeking an experienced Contract Bookkeeper to support our internal finance function on a fully remote basis. This is a contract engagement built for a seasoned bookkeeper who is comfortable operating with controller-level judgment, owning the books end to end, and acting as a trusted financial partner to leadership.
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

What You Bring

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

What We Offer

• 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

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