Position: Staff Accountant including Personal Tax Preparation
Responsibilities:
· Preparing personal tax returns for individuals and sole-proprietors:
o Inputting of T-slips to tax preparation software and or verifying accuracy and completeness of slips using Auto-fill process
o Determination of and input of allowable deductions and tax credits including medical expenses and charitable donations
o Summarizing income and expenses for individuals with businesses, farms and rental properties
o Preparation of HST Returns as required
o Meeting with and discussion of tax returns with clients
o Responding to client requests
o Responding to requests from government agencies
o Maintaining electronic files in organized manner based on established policies and procedures
· Preparation of corporate year end files using CaseWare including but not limited to:
o Verifying account balances including banks and credit cards, analysis of discrepancies and posting of adjustments as required
o Calculation of prepaid expenses, accrued receivables and accrued payables
o Verification of capital asset additions and disposals, recording of amortization and gains/losses on disposition
o Reconciliation of loan and capital lease balances including, analysis of discrepancies and posting of adjusting entries as required
o Reconciliation of corporate tax, HST and payroll accounts to government remittances/refunds
o Preparation of HST Returns as required
o Analysis of investment accounts, reconciliation to end of year balances and reconciliation of investment income to end of year T-slips
o Reconciliation of wages
o Completion of audit sampling and testing
o Preparation of draft financial information/financial statements
o Preparation of draft corporate tax return
· Additional responsibilities as required
Skills Required:
· Strong written and verbal communication
· Maintain strict confidentiality related to client information
· Problem solving, critical thinking and reasoning
· Ability to take direction and follow instructions
· Ability to recall information
· Ability to handle competing deadlines
· Ability to work as part of a team
· Willingness to learn
· Ability to research and document conclusions with supporting evidence
Computer Software used:
· Profile
· CaseWare with Jazz-It Templates
· Quickbooks (Desktop and Online)
· Sage (Desktop)
· Microsoft Office Suite
· Doc.It
· IFIRM
Relevant details:
· Full-time position with 35 – 37.5 hours per week
o Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:00 (January – May)
o Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30 (June – December)
- Work is mainly in office - this is not a fully remote position
· Compensation negotiable based on skill level
· Group benefit plan
· Priority will be given to applicants interested in pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
· Applicants will be subject to pre-interview testing to evaluate aptitude and skill level
· Hiring process will be ongoing; interested applicants are encouraged to apply early
· Donna L. Floyd, CPA Professional Corp. is recognized as a training site for the Pre-Approved Program Route for CPA candidates
· Deadline to apply: September 8th, 2026
Resumes should be submitted in PDF form, along with a cover letter to: [email protected]
Work Location: In person
