About us
We are inviting candidates within Canada only at this time.
We offer work that is rewarding - a practice with small to mid size businesses as clients mean that you have a direct impact on a regular basis in their lives and there is true appreciation for the work you do.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
Job Description:
Responsibilities
- Perform compilation engagements and prepare the related corporate income tax returns for small to medium sized organizations in a variety of industries.
- Apply accounting and tax knowledge to identify issues, suggest alternatives, and implement required actions.
- Apply problem solving skills to identify incorrect client entries and then correct them.
- Prepare personal income tax returns ranging in complexity.
- Prepare tax planning for both personal and corporate clients.
- Perform income tax research and apply findings to a client engagement.
- Interact with Canada Revenue Agency regarding tax discrepancies and client statements of accounts.
- Keep business owner informed, on a continuous basis, of progress and significant issues.
- Take responsibility and be accountable to meet engagement goals and deadlines.
- Deliver completed engagement files for review on a timely basis.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with clients and their stakeholders.
- Develop working relationship with clients.
Competencies
Technical
- Has successfully completed a Business Accounting University Degree or higher.
- Has qualified as a CPA
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of accounting fundamentals.
- Demonstrates tax knowledge sufficient to prepare tax filings related to the client including corporate tax returns, charity returns, etc.
- Demonstrates an understanding of Canadian GAAP with a solid knowledge of Canadian Standard on Related Services 4200 and,
- Effectively utilizes available tools in the performance of assigned duties (Caseware/Caseview, Profile, Quickbooks (Desktop and Online), Outlook, Word, Excel)
Organizational
- Completes assigned work with a minimum level of supervision
- Applies new knowledge to subsequent engagements
- Provides a neat, legible, well-organized product for review
- Demonstrates the ability to manage competing priorities and has strong organizational skills
- Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
Professionalism/Interpersonal Skills
- Works effectively as a member of a team, and independently, with limited supervision
- Strives for excellence in client service, including an awareness and commitment to meeting deadlines, the timely return of telephone calls, emails and other related communication
- Demonstrates professionalism
- Demonstrates a commitment to providing excellent client service
- Demonstrates initiative and strong work ethic
- Demonstrates maturity
- Demonstrates an awareness of laws, legal requirements and rules of professional conduct
Communication
- Effectively communicates with clients, partners and co-workers (written and oral)
- Keeps partner informed at all times regarding any problems with workload, client deadlines or any other matters that impact client service
- Demonstrates good listening skills - understands and follows instructions and asks good questions
As this is a client facing role, the job is in person and not remote work, though hours can be flexible as necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barrie, ON L4N 5R7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Work Location: In person
