Company Profile
Ours is a boutique firm specializing in accounting and financial advisory services for clients across various industries, including healthcare, veterinary, insurance, and real estate. Our environment fosters an independent, flexible workspace.
Candidate Requirements and Responsibilities
· We are looking for an Intermediate Staff Accountant to join a great family business with a personal touch and strong ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Flexibility to work on weekends during tax season (Saturdays).
· Willing to improve processes with the adoption of digital platforms, cloud accounting, and the progression of remote/paperless accounting.
· You will be responsible for being the point of contact for a portfolio of 40-50 corporate clients. Maintain client relationships and answer their questions, ensuring that all their deadlines are met promptly
· You will be reporting to the Senior Staff Accountant.
· Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to work well with minimal supervision, balance multiple tasks and files, and be open to continuous learning to enhance their knowledge and skills related to tax and accounting.
Main Duties include:
- Prepare and review compilation Engagements CSRS 4200 files for private corporations and all related tasks associated with it
- Independently prepare and review Corporate (T2) income tax returns
- Independently prepare and review personal (T1) Returns (Investments,farming, etc)
- Prepare all other tax forms T4/T5/T4A, EHT, WSIB, Payroll Reconciliation, HST filing.
- Independently manage a portfolio of 40-50 clients and work directly with them to coordinate the efficient completion of engagements, request necessary information, and review accounting transactions.
- Perform and supervise full cycle bookkeeping duties.
- Correspondence with CRA regarding corporate, personal, payroll, and sales tax issues.
- Effectively communicating with the team, clients, and relevant government agencies
- Coordinate with the reporting manager to manage clients and recommend solutions to management.
- Other Administration duties like managing the Workflow software /CRM for your clients
Qualification
· 3-5 years of experience in a Canadian public accounting firm (Candidates with no public accounting experience, please DO NOT apply)
· Solid understanding of accounting principles and working paper file preparation
· Experience using CaseWare, TaxPrep, Profile, QuickBooks Desktop and Online,
· Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and efficiently
· Effective verbal and written communication skills with both clients and team members
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
· Good knowledge of corporate and personal tax
· Post-secondary education in accounting
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any other similar major with a background in accounting a must.
· CPA /or Students working towards the CPA designation are preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Canadian Public Accounting: 3 years (required)
- Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
