We are a small accounting firm seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team and help deliver exceptional service to our clients. Our firm is growing, and we are looking for the right person to join our team.
Our firm
- Specializes in working with owners and professionals of private corporations to help build their wealth and minimize their taxes
- Our clients are in a wide range of industries including medical professionals, information technology, construction, Engineering firms, retail, Real estate Agents, Real Estate and mortgage brokerage
- We provide compilation engagements (i.e. Notice to Readers). We do not do reviews or audits
- Tax services range from preparation of corporate and personal tax returns, corporate reorganizations, Estate and Trust returns
Responsibilities
- Preparation of personal tax returns
- Preparation of compilation engagements including working paper files with adjusting journal entries and reference supporting documentation; GST Returns and reconciliations; payroll returns and reconciliations; and corporate tax returns
- Assist with bookkeeping for our clients including preparation of government remittances/filings and payroll, bank and credit card reconciliations, receivables and payables.
- Investment statement summaries and analysis including calculating adjusted cost base, capital gains and losses and reconciling to information returns (T3, T5, T5013)
- Communicate with Government regarding information requests, assessments and other issues that may arise
- Keeping Sole Practitioner informed of problems encountered with assigned work, researching alternatives and recommending solutions to those problems
- Preparation of T4 and T5’s
- Other duties as requested Requirements
Education and Work Experience
- University degree or college diploma in accounting
- Near completion or recently completed CPA preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in public practice required
- Must be proficient with the following software:
- QuickBooks desktop & Online
- Caseware
- Jazzit
- Excel and Word
- Profile
- CCHifirm (preferred)
- Must have minimum of 2 years preparing personal and corporate tax returns
Personal Qualities
- Positive attitude and desire to help clients as well as other team members
- Results oriented with the ability to complete assignments on time and manage multiple priorities at once
- Friendly and personable
- Great attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Hardworking
- Team oriented.
- Flexible we are a small firm so the ability to help out where needed is a requirement
Additional Pay:
Benefits:
- Dental Care
- Disability insurance
- Extended Health Care
- Vison Care
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Some weekends during tax season
- Flexible hours (Core hours apply)
- Professional development and training
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (required)
- Public Practice: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
