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 a hybrid work environment 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: $33.00 - $41.00 hourly Opportunities for growth and development Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technology Working Hours: 8:30am – 5pm. Monday to Friday Competitive hourly pay with payment for every hour worked. Hybrid work model (3 days onsite/2 days remote) 6% vacation pay paid on every paycheque (equivalent to three weeks' annual vacation). Overtime pay (where eligible) for additional hours worked. 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.