Accounting & Payroll

Daily accuracy, on-time compliance, and real-time numbers—so you can focus on growth.

From cloud bookkeeping and payroll (T4/RL-1, CNESST) to GST/QST returns, management reporting, year-end working papers, and controller services, Mackisen keeps your finance engine running clean, fast, and audit-ready.

What We Do (End-to-End Accounting & Payroll)

1) Monthly Bookkeeping (Cloud: QuickBooks/Xero)
Reliable AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and general ledger updates in QuickBooks Online or Xero—for real-time financials you can trust. We enforce a month-end checklist, fix coding, and maintain clean books every period.
Best for: SMEs, professional practices, multi-entity groups needing consistent month-end close.

2) Payroll Services (Quebec & Canada)
On-time payroll with accurate source deductions and CNESST compliance; year-end T4/RL-1 slips and summaries; ROE preparation; vacation/statutory pay rules handled correctly. We align CRA and Revenu Québec remittances and automate recurring cycles.
Best for: Teams of 1–250+ needing hassle-free payroll across Quebec/Canada.

3) GST/QST Returns & Indirect Tax Support
Registration guidance; monthly/quarterly/annual GST/HST & QST filings; input tax credit review; e-commerce nexus checks; tidy audit trails to avoid penalties.
Best for: Retail, e-commerce, service businesses with recurring filings.

4) Management Reporting & KPI Dashboards
Monthly/quarterly financial statements, custom KPI dashboards, and variance analysis for owners and boards. See profitability by product/client, cash cycles, unit economics—so you can act fast.
Best for: Growth-minded leaders who want data-driven decisions.

5) Year-End Close & Working Papers (Audit-Ready)
Complete year-end close with working paper packages your auditor (or lender) will love. We prepare trial balance tie-outs, roll-forwards, schedules (AR/AP aging, bank/loan, fixed assets), and note support.
Best for: Companies seeking lender confidence or a smoother audit/review/compilation.

6) Controller Services (Fractional)
Policies, reconciliations, internal controls, cash-flow oversight, and governance—without hiring full-time. We tighten controls, speed up month-end, and elevate finance reporting.
Best for: SMEs needing controller-level oversight a few days per month.

7) Cloud Setup & Migration (QuickBooks/Xero)
End-to-end onboarding or migration (from desktop or other ERPs), payment/invoicing, expense apps, and inventory add-ons. We clean historic data and train your team so the system sticks.
Best for: Firms upgrading from spreadsheets/desktop to cloud accounting.

8) Clean-Up & Catch-Up Accounting
Behind on books? We rebuild ledgers from bank statements, invoices, POS feeds, and payroll reports, then implement best-practice workflows to stay current.
Best for: Businesses needing a fresh start and audit-ready accuracy—fast.

Benefits of Working with Mackisen

• Audit-ready accuracy: Clean, compliant books, month after month

• On-time compliance: CRA/Revenu Québec remittances, CNESST, GST/QST filed before due dates

• Real-time visibility: Dashboards and KPIs for faster, better decisions

• Faster close, fewer headaches: Documented month-end process; issues flagged early

• Local expertise: Montreal/Quebec payroll, RL-1, CNESST nuances handled correctly

Why Choose Mackisen CPA (Montreal, Quebec)

• Quebec payroll & sales tax specialists (RL-1, CNESST, QST) + federal alignment

• QuickBooks/Xero pros—implementation, cleanup, training, and ongoing support

• Fixed-fee options with clear deliverables; response within 1 business day

• Secure portal & approvals—encrypted document exchange; audit trail of changes

• Industry experience: Professional services, e-commerce, construction, healthcare, real estate, NPO