Senior Accountant
Location: Salmon Arm, BC
Firm: Acuity Advisors LLP
About Acuity Advisors LLP
At Acuity, we strive to help our clients succeed by delivering comprehensive bookkeeping, accounting, tax, financial planning, and advisory services across the Shuswap. We believe in providing high-value financial guidance to our local community while maintaining a modern, supportive, and balanced workplace culture where our team can thrive both personally and professionally.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated, well-rounded Senior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of client engagements, help streamline workflow processes, and work directly with local business owners. You will play a key role in onboarding new clients and sharing your knowledge to help develop our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Engagements & Compliance: Prepare Review, Compilation (Notice to Reader), Corporate Tax (T2), and Personal Tax (T1) engagements.
- Client Engagement: Build and maintain excellent, trust-based working relationships with our diverse client base.
- Team Development & Process Improvement: Collaborate with the team to identify process efficiencies, share technical expertise, and mentor junior team members.
- Client Onboarding: Assist with seamlessly integrating new clients into the firm's workflow and systems.
Qualifications & Experience
- Public Practice Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a Canadian public practice firm.
- Designation: Designated CPA, or actively working toward your CPA designation.
- Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Caseware, TaxCycle, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Excel.
- Technical Aptitude: Exceptional computer skills with the ability to adapt to new technologies and cloud accounting tools quickly.
- Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proven ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and balance multiple engagement files.
Why Join Acuity?
We actively protect your work-life balance so you can achieve your personal goals while advancing your career.
- Competitive Total Rewards: Competitive salaries, annual performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, disability, life insurance, and a Wellness Spending Account).
- Generous Time Off: 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus an extended paid closure over Christmas.
- Standard 35-Hour Work Week
- Fridays off in July & August to enjoy the summer
- Capped Busy Season: March & April hours capped at 44 hours per week
- Career Growth: As a growing firm, we offer clear pathways for professional advancement and internal leadership development.
How to Apply
If you are looking to advance your accounting career with a firm that values your time inside and outside the office, we want to hear from you.
Apply directly through Indeed or send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person
