14 Jul 2026

Cloud Accounting Specialist / Cloud Bookkeeper

Guelph, ON

Ready to elevate your bookkeeping skills? If you're great at using cloud-based software for balancing books and enjoy training clients on its use, this role is perfect for you!
Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Cloud Accounting Specialist/Cloud Bookkeeper in the public practice accounting industry in Guelph, Ontario.
This is an 18-month contract with the potential for extension and the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.
What's in it for you:

$60000.00 - $80000.00 annually
Opportunities for growth and development
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technology
Working Hours: 8:30am – 5pm
The annual salary ranges from $60,000 to $80,000, depending on experience
Hybrid work model (3 days onsite/2 days remote)
3 weeks starting vacation
Comprehensive benefits package
Summer Fridays off in July to August

A typical day:

Managed full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll using cloud accounting platforms (QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Intacct, Wagepoint), including reconciliations and financial record maintenance.
Performed account reconciliations, historical data cleanup, discrepancy resolution, and ensured accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Set up, configured, and optimized cloud accounting systems, including chart of accounts, third-party integrations, and workflow automation.
Led client onboarding and migration from manual or desktop accounting systems to cloud-based solutions, including opening balance setup and process standardization.
Served as the primary client contact, providing accounting support, resolving issues, and advising on bookkeeping best practices and system usage.
Supported compliance activities, including T4s, WCB, GST/HST filings, payroll remittances, audit-ready documentation, and year-end preparation.
Mentored junior staff, reviewed work, delivered training on cloud accounting tools, and promoted consistent bookkeeping standards and workflows.
Improved operational efficiency by developing standardized processes, creating SOPs and training materials, implementing scalable solutions, and identifying opportunities to expand client services.

You bring:

Minimum of 2 yrs bookkeeping or cloud accounting experience in public accounting or a similar environment
Excellent working knowledge of cloud accounting software including QBO, Xero and various related apps such as Dext, Plooto, Hubdoc and Wagepoint is an asset.
Proven experience and proficiency in cloud-based accounting platforms
Experience with CaseWare is an asset.
Good understanding of bookkeeping principles.
Progress toward or completion of CPA designation is an asset but not required
Strong interest in technology and innovation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
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Job Code 156351

We value a diverse workplace.

Agilus by Synergie is committed to employ people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

Our recruiting process is human-centric and supported by AI. Our AI assistant may reach out to applicants for a prescreen. All results will be reviewed and evaluated by our Canadian based, human recruiting team.

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