Small Town Living, Big City Opportunities
Ascend is a growth-oriented accounting, tax and advisory firm with a national presence that serves small and medium sized businesses in small communities across Canada. We are passionate about the professional development of our people, and we strive to create opportunities within the organization that support your career objectives and build them up to reach your highest potential.
Come build your future with us!
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our firm in Invermere, BC. The position focusses on working with small to mid-size businesses from a variety of industries. In addition to standard accounting and tax services Ascend takes a personal advisory approach to helping clients achieve their goals.
Opportunity Highlights
This role will be of interest to someone who:
- Has passion for working with business owners in ways to help facilitate client growth and success
- Thrives in an innovative organization that is continuously investing in process improvement and utilization of technology
- Understands the value of collaboration and relationships because it takes a team to successfully achieve a common goal
- Has a growth mindset and is committed to professional development
- Values flexibility in integrating personal and professional responsibilities, understanding that a seamless blend of work and life enhances overall well-being and performance.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Prepare/review assignments including review, compilation, corporate tax, personal tax, estate, and business planning, bookkeeping and other compliance, and accounting work
- Reviewing tax provisions for clients
- Interacting with clients and other team members
- Assisting Managers and team members in all aspects of tax initiatives
- Assisting in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients
- Keep up to date on the content and practical applications of tax, accounting, and assurance standards, and know how to access and research professional and technical material
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or currently working towards completion
- 3 to 5 years experience in public accounting
- Profile, Caseware/Caseview, Microsoft office
- Canadian tax knowledge – personal, corporate, and trust
- Knowledge and practical experience in Canadian GAAPs – ASPE and ASNFPO
- Ability to develop and improve with other staff
Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Ascend.
What we offer
- An opportunity to live and work where you play in the beautiful Columbia Valley, BC
- A people focused organization that values high-performance and provides engaging and interesting work
- Continuous support for professional growth and advancement opportunities within the firm
- Hybrid work options allow for flexible work schedules to support work life balance
- Relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive benefits, and incentives
- Annual salary range: $70,000 to $81,000
Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume in one document.
Please note - We thank you for your application and the time you have invested in preparing it however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ascend is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture where we recognize and celebrate the unique differences that make you who you are. These differences include race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
