If you are an aspiring accounting professional/student looking for dynamic and fun working environment, this is the place to be.
M. Montagano & Company CPA is a mid-sized public practice accounting firm with a long history in Vancouver offering tax, accounting, and advisory services services to a wide variety of clients across multiple industries. We are seeking an experienced accountant to join our team.
The position comes with excellent growth opportunities as the firm is led by the well-experienced Principal who is looking to grow the team, service offerings, and the overall practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting the preparation of compilation (Notice to Reader) and review engagements for complex clients
- Assisting year-end financial statements and working papers using CaseWare
- Assisting corporate, trust and personal tax returns using Taxcycle
- Assisting and filing of HST / GST / PST / WCB returns and other compliance filings.
- Preparation of T3's, T4's and T5's
- Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address tax compliance issues
- Work with client and tax team to develop and implement tax planning and tax minimization strategy engagements
- Liaise directly with clients to gather necessary information and resolve queries
- Maintain working knowledge of current Canadian accounting and tax standards
- Manage file progress and workflow
- Review working papers and support for the completion of financial statements
- Prepare sales tax returns
- Prepare monthly bookkeeping engagements
- Contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with exceptional quality, timely and responsive services
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in public practice (Canadian firm) for an experienced professional
- Completion of bachelor's degree in business/accounting with a good academic standing
- Willing to pursue the CPA designation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to effectively meet deadlines
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Proficient in CaseWare Working Papers and Taxcycle (preferred)
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in client interactions
Preferred Attributes
- Passion for working on files and solving complex accounting challenges
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with multi-entity clients and intercompany reconciliations an asset
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- What does peace of mind at work mean to you?
Work Location: In person
