Small Town Living, Big City Opportunities
Ascend is a growth-oriented accounting, tax and advisory firm with a national presence that serves small and medium sized businesses in small communities across Canada. We are passionate about the professional development of our people, and we strive to create opportunities within the organization that support your career objectives and build them up to reach your highest potential.
Come build your future with us!
ACCOUNTING MANAGER (HYBRID)
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team in Stettler, AB in a hybrid position. This role will be responsible for managing file preparation, advisory services and building strong relationships with clients to support them in improving their operational efficiency and financial performance.
Opportunity Highlights
This role will be of interest to someone who:
- Has passion for working with business owners in ways to help facilitate client growth and success
- Thrives in an innovative organization that is continuously investing in process improvement and utilization of technology
- Understands the value of collaboration and relationships because it takes a team to successfully achieve a common goal
- Has a growth mindset and is committed to professional development
- Values flexibility in integrating personal and professional responsibilities, understanding that a seamless blend of work and life enhances overall well-being and performance.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Lead accounting advisory engagements through project management skills, as well as guide client expectations and deliverables
- Assist business clients with preparation of financial statements, and reports
- Remain knowledgeable and current on applicable standards, as well as developing accounting/business issues
- Research and understand the client’s industry and provide insight on key performance drivers, and business trends
- Collaborate with other accounting staff and provide mentorship and team leadership
Qualifications and Experience
- Completion of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
- 3+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting
- Experience working with Caseware/Caseview, Jazzit, Keystone, Excel, Taxprep (Personal, corporate, forms and trusts) and Quickbooks Online
- Ability to mentor, coach and develop junior staff
- Travel is required
Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Ascend.
What we offer:
- A people focused organization that values high-performance and provides engaging and interesting work
- Flexible work schedules to support work life balance
- Continuous support for professional growth and advancement opportunities within the firm
- Comprehensive salary, benefits and incentives
Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume in one document.
Please note - We thank you for your application and the time you have invested in preparing it however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ascend is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. We pride ourselves in having a culture where we recognize and celebrate the valuable differences that make you uniquely you, which include race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Work from home
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Are you eligible to work in Canada?
- Do you have your CPA designation?
- Do you have experience working in a Public Accounting firm?
Work Location: In person
