This is a hybrid work arrangement (minimum 3 days in the office). As the Staff Accountant you will be responsible for completing client files, preparing financial statements, bookkeeping, and preparing personal and corporate tax returns. Additionally, you will be responsible to complete mandates for multiple clients with limited supervision and takes responsibility for detail-oriented requests.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Perform bookkeeping duties, including;
- Prepare and adjust journal entries
- Review of bank reconciliations
- Calculate depreciation income tax accruals and reconcile inter-company accounts
- Prepare and file Notice to Readers
- Prepare tax returns (T1, T2 & T3) including tax and regulatory forms (T4, T5, EHT, HST & WSIB filings)
- Effectively work with CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) directly on tax issues
- Understand technical standards with the expected level of assistance and supervision
- Recognize relevant financial statement issues from basic analysis
- Respond effectively to client requests
- Provide suggestions related to an assignment or project
- Other duties, as required
Summary of Experience
Requirements:
- College degree
- Working knowledge of CaseWare/Jazz-it, Tax Prep and Xero
- Proficient in QuickBooks, Work, Excel and Outlook (desktop and online)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with external clients
- Possess strong organization and file management skills
Skills - Must Have:
Minimum 2 years of technician/ staff accountant experience at another CPA firm in Canada Current work experience at a CPA firm in Canada Private enterprise experience doing reviews, NTR’s, full-cycle bookkeeping and tax returns experience (T1’s and T2’s) Strong knowledge of ASPE, CAS and IFRS standards
