About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established public practice firm in the Greater Vancouver area, is seeking a Accountant to join their growing team. This role offers exposure to complex engagements, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to mentor junior staff. It’s well suited for someone looking to take the next step in their public practice career while building strong technical and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review financial statements, working papers, and client deliverables
- Complete complex engagements with minimal supervision, ready for final review
- Manage multiple client files and deadlines across concurrent engagements
- Prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns
- Review work completed by junior staff and provide guidance and feedback
- Act as a point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries and building relationships
- Identify engagement risks and apply professional judgment to recommend solutions
- Ensure compliance with professional standards and internal quality requirements
- Support planning and execution of engagements from start to completion
- Assist with mentoring, training, and delegating work to junior team members
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Currently enrolled in the CPA program
- 5+ years of experience in public practice or tax
- Strong knowledge of accounting and tax standards
- Experience with CaseWare, TaxCycle, or similar software is an asset
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000, dependent on experience. With a hybrid WFH policy (2 days in the office in Coquitlam per week after the 3 month probation)
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply to this posting online or reach out to me directly for an initial discussion. You can find me on LinkedIn by searching my name: Becher Durah. Please reference job number 05060-0013465074
in all correspondence.
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