Bookkeeping services Thunder Bay businesses need: recording income and costs in QuickBooks or Xero, tracking Ontario HST for quarterly filings and reconciling the bank each month. A trained remote bookkeeper does the work and a team lead reviews every month.
Bookkeeping services Thunder Bay businesses rely on keep three things current: income and cost records in QuickBooks or Xero, Ontario HST data for quarterly filings, and a bank reconciliation every month. A trained remote bookkeeper handles the work. A team lead reviews every entry.
What your remote bookkeeper Thunder Bay 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 tracking (13%) for quarterly CRA filings.
- Invoicing, chasing late payments and vendor reconciliation.
- Monthly profit and loss summary for your accountant or director review.
How much do bookkeeping services cost in Thunder Bay?
Local bookkeepers in Thunder Bay charge $30 to $60 CAD an hour. A W-2-equivalent hire adds CPP, EI and Ontario payroll taxes. 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.
What your remote bookkeeper Thunder Bay industries cover
We work with healthcare practices and hospital suppliers, Lakehead University businesses, mining and forestry companies, transportation and logistics firms, government contractors, construction companies, and retail and professional services across Northwestern Ontario. Your bookkeeper works in QuickBooks, Xero or your existing setup. No migration needed. See our guides to bookkeeping for small businesses and virtual assistant Thunder Bay for more context.
Ontario HST and quarterly filings
Ontario businesses collect 13% HST on most taxable supplies. Quarterly filings go to the CRA through your accountant or tax agent. Your bookkeeper keeps QuickBooks or Xero current through each quarter so the data is clean and ready when the filing date arrives.
Frequently asked questions
How much do bookkeeping services cost in Thunder Bay?
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 Thunder Bay bookkeepers typically charge $30 to $60 CAD an hour. PayPal converts USD to Canadian dollars when you subscribe.
Can a remote bookkeeper handle Ontario HST?
Yes. Your bookkeeper tracks Ontario's 13% HST in QuickBooks or Xero each quarter. Your accountant files the HST return with the CRA; your bookkeeper keeps the records clean and ready.
What software does a Thunder Bay remote bookkeeper use?
QuickBooks Online and Xero are the most common setups for Thunder Bay small businesses. Your bookkeeper works in whichever you already use.
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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