Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Bookkeeping Solutions in Canada
Back Office Stars was founded to address the growing need for efficient, reliable, and cost-effective bookkeeping solutions for Canadian businesses. Our team of experienced professionals leverages cutting-edge cloud-based technology to deliver seamless virtual bookkeeping, payroll management, and financial reporting services. With a focus on innovation and client-centricity, we specialize in serving diverse sectors including construction, e-commerce, non-profits, and small businesses. Our dedicated bookkeepers, many with over a decade of experience, utilize AI-powered tools to ensure accuracy, transparency, and real-time financial insights.We prioritize personalized service, assigning each client a dedicated expert while maintaining rigorous quality control through accountant-led oversight. By eliminating paperwork and automating processes, we help businesses reduce administrative burdens, lower costs, and achieve compliance with Canadian tax regulations. Our commitment to excellence has earned us long-term partnerships with clients who value our responsiveness, expertise, and proactive approach to financial management.
Services
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Construction Bookkeeping
Ecommerce Bookkeeping
Non-Profit Bookkeeping
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Our bookkeepers have 6-20 years of experience with accountant-led oversight
- We use AI-enabled cloud software for efficient, cost-effective service
- Unlimited support with direct access to CPA professionals
- Customizable solutions for construction, e-commerce, and non-profit sectors
- Proven track record reducing bookkeeping costs by up to 50% for clients
What people say
Excellent service
Responsive team
Cost-effective
Dedicated bookkeeper
Seamless process
Services
Bookkeeping
Our comprehensive bookkeeping services utilize cloud-based platforms like Xero and QuickBooks Online to manage financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting. We ensure accurate tracking of income, expenses, and tax obligations while providing real-time financial insights. Our team handles document management, payroll integration, and year-end reporting packages for accountants.
Payroll Services
We offer complete payroll management including tax calculations, remittances, and compliance with Canadian regulations. Our services cover employee onboarding, time tracking integration, and government filings for businesses using platforms like WagePoint and QuickBooks Payroll. We ensure timely payments and accurate T4/ROE submissions.
Construction Bookkeeping
Specialized financial management for construction firms including job costing, progress billing, and revenue recognition. We track project-specific costs, manage retainage, and implement percentage-of-completion accounting methods while ensuring compliance with industry-specific tax requirements.
Ecommerce Bookkeeping
Tailored solutions for e-commerce businesses integrating platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce with accounting systems. We handle high-volume transaction management, sales tax compliance, and multi-channel payment processing while optimizing financial reporting for online retailers.
Non-Profit Bookkeeping
Customized financial services for non-profits including fund accounting, grant tracking, and CRA compliance. We manage restricted/unrestricted funds, in-kind donations, and produce required financial statements while supporting audit preparation and tax filings.
People
Jonathan Burns
Founder
Founder of Back Office Stars with 16 years of experience building remote teams for digital services. Former Procter & Gamble digital marketing leader who recognized the need for efficient virtual bookkeeping solutions for SMEs.
Questions
What accounting software do you work with?
We specialize in Xero and QuickBooks Online with integrations for Dext, Hubdoc, and Plooto to optimize financial workflows.
How are your bookkeeping rates structured?
We charge $55/hour for standard bookkeeping and $70/hour for time-sensitive tasks, with base monthly fees starting at $80.
Do you serve businesses outside Canada?
We exclusively work with Canadian-registered businesses but can support clients with US entities.
How do you ensure data security?
We use secure cloud platforms with encrypted document sharing and role-based access controls for all financial information.
Can you help with CRA compliance?
We handle GST/HST filings, payroll tax remittances, and CRA correspondence while ensuring regulatory compliance.
What experience do your bookkeepers have?
All lead bookkeepers hold college diplomas and have minimum 10 years of experience with senior oversight for quality assurance.
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Reviews (5)
Mark McLean
Nov 30, 2021
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Back Office Stars is a the ideal bookeeping service for any business owner. Their ability to customize the overall scope to fit the needs of my business was exactly what I was looking for. As we continue to grow, Back Office Stars has been able to meet every deadline, and scale their efforts to meet our targets and keep up with volume. If you are looking for a bookeeping service, I HIGHLY recommend Back Office Stars. Mark McLean
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Jonathan Garyfalakis
Oct 14, 2020
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Back Office Stars has been amazing for our business. I feel like our books are always up to date, and they remove a lot of my anxiety in trying to keep up with our accounting. The team there has a solid process and they use efficient software to make all the communication and reconciliation seamless. They are really great value for our business, and something we'll continue to use in the foreseeable future! Oh, and they have scaled with us really well as we have grown, which has been amazing!
Shelli Baltman
Oct 29, 2019
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Back Office Stars is a great company to work with - they provide fantastic advice, their team is trustworthy and experienced and they put customer service at the forefront. Whenever we ask a question, they're there for us - and very reliably so. I would highly recommend them!
Brad Bettinson
Dec 30, 2018
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A BETTER BOOKKEEPING SERVICE IS HERE! We had an amazing experience with Back Office Stars (A company located in Ontario with bookkeepers across Canada). Their service was HALF what we were paying before and is TWICE as good. They use a lot of apps/automated tools that have helped us get organized, and they assigned us a DEDICATED bookkeeper we work with monthly. If you're a business owner and need organized, hassle-free bookkeeping I highly recommend you give them a try.
Dahnalda Bettinson
Sep 23, 2018
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Back Office Stars is incredible! I switched my company over to their bookkeeping service a little over a year ago and could not be happier. They are half the cost of my old bookkeeper AND their services have completely revamped my companies bookkeeping habits for the better. Not only do I now know more about my online accounting program and its capabilities to produce meaningful reports, I also have unlimited email support for any tax and bookkeeping questions or concerns I have. My designated bookkeeper ensures that no expense goes untracked, no bill goes unpaid, and I even get accurate, personalized
