Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and practices to support our financial operations. Please apply if you have experience using software’s such as Caseware, Caseview, TaxPrep, and Profile

Responsibilities

• Prepare compilation engagements and assist seniors with review & audit engagements
• Prepare financial statements
• Apply knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Work on special tax engagements with tax department
• Compute corporate tax and personal tax returns
• Compute other tax compliance slips and trust returns
• Help investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in financial entries, documents
• Respond to client questions and queries
• Update manager or engagement partner on the progress of engagements
• Be involved in various corporate committees within the organization
• Be involved in various special summer projects during the summer
• Have fun and be part of a growing team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrollment in a formal accounting program (CPA PEP, or Graduate Diploma)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience
• Experience working with software’s such as Caseware, Caseview, TaxPrep, and Profile
• Knowledge of Quickbooks, Xero, Jonas and Sage will be an asset but not required
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• Problem solver with solid analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required

ADDITIONAL INFO

• A competitive compensation offered along with a full benefit package
• Annual year end bonuses available
• Quarterly efficiency bonuses available
• Client referral commissions available (For first 3 years of accounting billings)
• We cover some applicable professional development courses
• CPA Mentors available to new hires
• CPA approved training office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (preferred)

Language: English (preferred)

Work Location: In person