Description

Accounting Plus is currently hiring full time employees in the position of Staff Accountant to join our growing and ambitious team.

Please provide a resume with an appropriate cover letter. All cover letters should introduce the candidate and must specify why you think you are best suitable for the position.

Responsibilities

Preparation of Canadian personal (T1), corporate (T2) and (T3) trust tax returns
Preparation of GST/HST/PST/QST, Payroll, T-Slips (T4, T4A, T5, T3 etc…), WSIB & EHT filing and remittance
Full-cycle accounting
Assisting with timely submission of monthly and annual financial statements, including variance analysis;
Ensuring accurate and timely monthly and year-end closings, including review of balance sheet accounts, account reconciliations, approval of journal entries, and review of processed transactions;
Handling pre- and post- assessment reviews inquired by the CRA
Preparation of all work papers to support income tax return filings
Tax accounting including the preparation of quarterly and yearly tax reconciliations
Participation in tax planning projects
Researching tax related issues
Assisting with government tax audits including analytical support, collection of information, preparation of responses and dealing directly with auditors
Driving process improvement initiatives and implementing best tax practices

Knowledge and Skills

Candidate with high level of knowledge for corporate income tax, personal income tax and accounting
2+ years Canadian income tax experience in public accounting environment
CPA, CGA, CA designation would be considered an asset
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop business relationships with clients and provide professional judgement
Strong time-management skills, the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
Quick learner with ambitions to learn and grow
Ability to adapt to changing work environment
Ability to work independently and within a team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to be creative and seek/research unique ways to assist clients (i.e. strategies to save tax)
Proficient in technology and computer applications
Strong attention to detail

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Work from home

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

Canadian corporate income tax: 2 years (required)
full-cycle accounting: 2 years (required)
public accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Canadian personal income tax (T1): 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

CPA, CGA, CA (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thornhill, ON L4J 1G1

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