I’m a professional Bookkeeper and Accounting Specialist with a strong focus on helping businesses stay financially organized, compliant, and profitable. I have 8+ years of experience managing books, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and providing smooth accounting operations for small to mid-sized businesses across multiple industries.
My Core Expertise:
‣ Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Recording, reconciling, and categorizing daily transactions
‣ Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation: Ensuring all records match with real account balances
‣ Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Management
‣ Payroll Processing & Journal Entries
‣ Month-End & Year-End Closing
‣ Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting
‣ Tax Preparation Support (1099s, VAT, GST, etc.)
‣ Cleanup & Catch-up Bookkeeping for Backlogged Accounts
✔ Full-Cycle Accounting – Manage everything from journal entries to financial reporting
✔ Personal & Corporate Tax Returns – Ensure compliance and maximize tax efficiency
✔ Financial Statement Preparation – Generate reports that support business decisions
✔ Budgeting & Forecasting – Develop financial plans for growth and stability
✔ Chart of Accounts Setup – Structure financial data for better insights
✔️ Bookkeeping & General Ledger Management
🏆 Certifications:
- QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification – Intuit QuickBooks
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) – Chartered Professional Accountants Ontario
Tools & Software I Work With:
✓ QuickBooks Online / QuickBooks Desktop
✓ Xero
✓ Wave Accounting
✓ FreshBooks
✓ Zoho Books
✓ Sage / MYOB
✓ Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (Advanced Formulas, Pivot Tables, Dashboards)
🌟 A Few Success Stories:
🔹 Helped a U.S.-based eCommerce brand reduce accounting errors by 35% through QuickBooks automation and structured categorization.
🔹 Cleaned up 2 years of backlogged books for a consulting firm and prepared accurate reports that helped them secure a bank loan.
🔹 Set up a cloud-based bookkeeping system for a startup, improving reporting efficiency and cash flow insights within 30 days.
🔹Recovered $25K in Missed Revenue
I audited Stripe–QuickBooks integrations, identified unrecorded invoices, and automated reconciliations, recovering over $25,000 in missed subscription income.
🔹Supported Tax Season Preparation
I reviewed prior-year entries, provided accurate categorization of deductible expenses, and provided the CPA with organized, ready-to-file reports ahead of the deadline.
🤝 Why Clients Choose Me:
✅ Excellent communication and timely updates
✅ Familiar with international accounting standards (US, UK, AUS, CA)
✅ Flexible availability and client-focused approach
Let’s chat!
Moiz
Financial Reporting
Microsoft Excel
Payroll Accounting
Budget Management
Financial Accounting
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Cost Accounting
Corporate Tax
International Financial Reporting Standards
Bookkeeping
Sales Tax
Payroll Reconciliation
Kashif M.
Ottawa, Canada
$30/hr
4.5
29 jobs
I help businesses organize, reconcile, and analyze financial data to improve accuracy, reporting, and decision-making.
My focus is accounting support, bookkeeping, financial reconciliations, and financial cleanup — transforming complex or incomplete records into clear, structured, and reliable financial information.
What I can help you with:
📚 Full-cycle bookkeeping and transaction categorization
🧾 Bank and credit card reconciliations
💰 Expense tracking and financial cleanup
📈 Financial statements and month-end reporting support
📊 Excel-based financial reporting and data analysis
🔍 Transaction reviews and discrepancy identification
⚙️ Process improvements and improving financial workflows
I have a background in accounting and Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigations, allowing me to approach financial records with strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset. I focus on identifying inconsistencies, improving data accuracy, and ensuring financial information is properly organized and ready for reporting or tax preparation.
I work with clients who need dependable accounting support, reconciled accounts, and clear financial reporting they can trust.
🚀 I am currently accepting new projects and open to both short-term and ongoing engagements.
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Financial Accounting
Forensic Accounting
Fraud Detection
Internal Auditing
Internal Control
Accounts Payable
Financial Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis
Project Accounting
Expense Reporting
Risk Management
Accounting Software
Accounting Basics
Accounting Report
Accounting Advisory
John R.
Halifax, Canada
$150/hr
4.9
37 jobs
Most organizations don't have a technology problem. They have an execution problem. Critical work is spread across spreadsheets, email, CRMs, project management tools, disconnected automations, and manual processes. Teams spend more time coordinating work than completing it.
I help organizations design and implement operational systems that eliminate bottlenecks, automate execution, improve visibility, and create scalable workflows that teams can actually run on.
My work sits at the intersection of operations, workflow design, automation, AI, and systems implementation.
I don't deliver recommendations that end up in a slide deck.
I build production-ready systems that improve how work gets done.
What I Help Organizations Build
• AI-powered operational workflows
• Business process automation systems
• Workflow orchestration platforms
• Internal business operating systems
• Operational dashboards and visibility layers
• Knowledge management and document intelligence solutions
• CRM and HubSpot automation
• SharePoint and Microsoft 365 workflow solutions
• AI copilots and retrieval-augmented knowledge systems (RAG)
• Cross-functional workflow and approval systems
• Resource, capacity, and operational planning tools
Typical Engagements
Organizations usually hire me when they are experiencing one or more of the following:
• Teams are overwhelmed by manual processes
• Work is falling through the cracks between departments
• Existing automations are fragmented and difficult to maintain
• Leadership lacks operational visibility
• Growth is creating coordination challenges
• AI initiatives have stalled at the pilot stage
• Critical processes depend on tribal knowledge
How I Work
Every engagement starts with understanding the operational workflow underneath the problem.
From there I design and implement systems that support execution through:
• Workflow mapping and redesign
• Operational data architecture
• Workflow state management
• Routing and escalation logic
• API-driven orchestration
• AI-enabled workflows
• Human-in-the-loop governance
• Operational reporting and visibility
• Cross-functional process coordination
The result is a system your team can operate confidently long after deployment.
Experience
Before consulting, I spent 16 years with Brother International in senior operational leadership roles with P&L responsibility across B2B wholesale, direct-to-consumer operations, channel management, and large-scale partner execution.
Today I work with founders, leadership teams, agencies, consultancies, healthcare organizations, real estate operators, professional services firms, and growing businesses that need practical operational systems—not more software.
Technology & Platforms
AI & Automation
• OpenAI
• Claude
• Gemini
• AI Agents
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Workflow Automation
• Prompt Engineering
Operations & Workflow
• Business Process Design
• Workflow Orchestration
• Operational Systems Architecture
• Operational Dashboards
• Governance & Approval Workflows
• Knowledge Management Systems
Development & Data
• React / Next.js
• TypeScript
• Node.js
• PostgreSQL
• Supabase
• REST APIs
• Vector Databases
Integrations
• HubSpot
• Microsoft 365
• SharePoint
• Slack
• Google Workspace
• Salesforce
• ClickUp
• Asana
• Jira
• Notion
• Zapier
• Make
• n8n
Engagement Model
• Discovery & Operational Assessments
• Fixed-Scope Implementations
• AI & Automation Projects
• Workflow Modernization Initiatives
• Fractional COO Support
• Embedded Delivery Partnerships
If your team is struggling with fragmented workflows, manual processes, operational bottlenecks, or AI initiatives that haven't reached production, let's discuss how we can build a system that delivers measurable operational results.
Financial Reporting
Process Improvement
Process Optimization
Business Operations
Sales Operations
Marketing Operations & Workflow
Revenue Cycle Management
Internal Reporting
Analytics Dashboard
Management Consulting
Change Management
Digital Transformation
Full-Stack Development
AI Implementation
Bruce W.
Ottawa, Canada
$53/hr
5.0
34 jobs
I’m Bruce Watkins, a strategic and operational executive with over 15 years of leadership experience across the U.S. and Canada. I specialize in transforming business operations, scaling teams, and driving sustainable growth in highly competitive markets. With a proven track record in P&L management, process optimization, and culture change, I help companies reach new levels of performance and profitability.
Highlights of what I do best:
Operational Excellence: I’ve led high-performing teams of over 1,000 employees, managed $60M+ budgets, and consistently delivered results through lean process improvements, Six Sigma methodology, and data-driven decision-making.
Executive Leadership: As Division Vice President and Director of Operations at WIS International, I directed cross-functional teams across North America, enhancing performance, improving compliance, and driving client retention.
Strategic Planning: I’m passionate about building scalable systems and leading change through clear strategy, hands-on execution, and collaboration with key stakeholders.
Entrepreneurial Vision: I’m also the founder of TSN REI LLC, a real estate investment firm where I apply my strategic insight and financial acumen to grow long-term value.
People & Culture: I build strong, engaged teams through mentorship, transparency, and clear communication, fostering cultures where people thrive and businesses excel.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Honors Science from Carleton University, and I’m Six Sigma certified. I’m fully authorized to work in both the U.S. and Canada and am always looking to bring energy and expertise to the next great opportunity.
Let’s connect—I’m always open to discussing meaningful work, innovative partnerships, and strategic leadership opportunities.
Accounting
Accounting Basics
Analytical Presentation
Management Consulting
Coaching
Business Coaching
Career Coaching
Continuing Professional Development
Executive Coaching
Data Entry
Data Analysis
Analytics Dashboard
Six Sigma
Strategic Planning
Kehinde A.
Saint John, Canada
$60/hr
5.0
42 jobs
I help business owners understand their numbers, improve profitability, and prepare for funding or acquisition.
With over 10 years of experience in accounting, tax, and financial advisory, I don’t just “do the books” I help you use your financials to make better decisions and grow your business.
As a Qualified Accountant, I have supported individuals and SMEs across Canada and United states with:
Financial clarity & reporting – Clean, accurate financials you can actually rely on
Tax strategy & compliance – Canadian tax filing for individuals and businesses, with a focus on optimization
Financial modelling & analysis – Forecasts, scenario planning, and decision support
Cash flow & budgeting – Helping you stay profitable and avoid surprises
Funding readiness – Investor-ready financials, projections, and insights
Business acquisition support – Financial review, due diligence support, and pre/post-deal analysis
What makes me different?
I focus on the bigger picture — not just compliance, but growth and scalability.
Your burden becomes mine whether you're:
Struggling with messy books
Planning to raise funding
Looking to buy or sell a business
Or simply want better control of your finances
I can help you get there with clear numbers and actionable insights.
Financial Reporting
Financial Accounting
Financial Variance Analysis
Bookkeeping
Management Accounting
Financial Modeling
Financial Analysis & Valuation
Strategic Plan
Tax Preparation
Tax Return
Corporate Tax
Tax Strategy
Intuit Proconnect Tax
Taxes
Tax Planning & Advisory
Puja M.
Montreal, Canada
$80/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Where finance meets sustainability and technology - that's where I help teams move faster and work smarter.
I turn complex finance and ESG reporting work into clear, automated solutions that make data flow, compliance easier, and reporting audit-ready.
I support finance and ESG teams through the technical parts of transformation:
* Fixing system issues and designing calculation logic
* Building reports and automating processes so everything ties out cleanly and on time
My projects often sit at the intersection of finance, data, and systems spanning:
* ERP integrations (SAP, Oracle, OneStream)
* IFRS & ESG reporting (IFRS 15, 16, 17, 18 | ISSB | CSRD)
* Automation initiatives that connect compliance with performance
I enjoy translating complex requirements into working, automated solutions that actually make life easier for finance teams.
I’m focused on using AI and intelligent automation to simplify ESG and financial reporting — keeping compliance accurate, efficient, and forward-looking.
International Financial Reporting Standards
AI Agent Development
Finance & Accounting
Data Analysis
Analytics Dashboard
Business Process Automation
SAP
Environment & Green Technology
App Development
Corporate Finance
Project Management
Financial Analysis
AI Compliance
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