Bookkeeping services Kitchener Waterloo businesses need: recording income and costs in QuickBooks or Xero, tracking 13% Ontario HST for quarterly CRA filings, and reconciling the bank each month. A trained remote bookkeeper does the work and a team lead reviews every month.
Bookkeeping services Kitchener Waterloo businesses rely on keep three things current: income and cost records in QuickBooks or Xero, Ontario HST data for quarterly CRA filings, and a bank reconciliation every month. A trained remote bookkeeper handles the work. A team lead reviews every entry.
What your remote bookkeeper Kitchener Waterloo handles
- Recording sales, purchases and expenses in QuickBooks or Xero.
- Bank and credit card reconciliation each month.
- Payroll processing, CPP and EI records.
- Ontario HST (13%) tracking for quarterly CRA filings.
- Invoicing, chasing late payments and vendor reconciliation.
- Monthly profit and loss summary for your accountant.
How much do bookkeeping services cost in Kitchener Waterloo?
Local bookkeepers in Kitchener-Waterloo charge $33 to $60 CAD an hour. A remote bookkeeper through MyRemoteVA starts from $5.62 USD an hour (around $7.80 CAD) on a dedicated full-time plan, or $12 USD an hour pay-as-you-go. PayPal converts to Canadian dollars. Hours roll over each month.
Kitchener Waterloo industries your bookkeeper covers
We work with tech and software businesses, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University spin-outs and companies, Grand River Hospital and St. Mary's General Hospital contractors, insurance and financial services firms (Manulife, Sun Life, Economical), manufacturing businesses, retail and ecommerce brands, construction and real estate companies, and professional services across Waterloo Region. Your bookkeeper works in QuickBooks, Xero or your existing setup. No migration needed. See our guide to virtual assistant Kitchener Waterloo.
HST and payroll for Kitchener Waterloo businesses
Ontario charges 13% HST on most goods and services. HST returns go to the CRA quarterly. Your bookkeeper tracks the figures in QuickBooks or Xero through the quarter so your accountant has clean data for the filing. Payroll records cover CPP contributions, EI premiums and Ontario provincial income tax deductions.
Frequently asked questions
How much do bookkeeping services cost in Kitchener Waterloo?
A remote bookkeeper through MyRemoteVA starts from $5.62 USD an hour on a dedicated plan, or $12 USD an hour pay-as-you-go. Local Kitchener-Waterloo bookkeepers typically charge $33 to $60 CAD an hour. PayPal converts USD to Canadian dollars when you subscribe.
Can a remote bookkeeper handle HST for a Kitchener Waterloo business?
Yes. Ontario charges 13% HST. Your bookkeeper tracks HST in QuickBooks or Xero through the quarter so your accountant has clean data when the CRA filing is due.
What industries do you work with in Kitchener Waterloo?
Tech and software businesses, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier spin-outs, Grand River and St. Mary's hospital contractors, insurance and financial services, manufacturing, retail, ecommerce, and professional services.
What is doing this yourself costing you?
Doing it yourself: $2,165 a month of your time.
The same hours at our $12/hr pay-as-you-go rate: $520. Dedicated plans start at $5.62/hr.
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