Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a great environment where you are valued, have an opportunity to grow professionally and work with wonderful clients? WBM Partners LLP (WBM) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our expanding practice. We are looking for an energetic professional, who leads by example, can multi task to meet deadlines and has strong communication skills. This role requires someone with a strong accounting background with a strong interest in helping clients reach their goals. The Senior Accountant role is a dynamic position that enables them to be involved with all facets of our practice by working closely with our assurance, tax and advisory team.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Prepare Notice to Reader and Review Engagements, including completion of all working papers, adjusting journal entries, and financial statements in accordance with Firm standards;
Keep up-to-date on the content and practical applications of accounting and assurance standards, and know how to access and research professional and technical materials;
Proactively identify engagement issues, and recommend solutions;
Identify process improvements for future assignments and share this knowledge and experience with other team members, including less experienced staff;
Complete Personal and Corporate Tax Returns, Trust Returns, and T4 and T5 tax slips
Assisting our tax professionals with accounting and analytical support relating to variety of complex tax transactions
Effective communication with our clients, with government agencies and with our partners and staff
Assisting and supervising junior assurance staff
Working cooperatively and effectively with other staff members

Qualifications and Competencies:

CPA Designation (and/or legacy CA, CMA, or CGA)
3 - 5 years of relevant public practice experience(Candidates without this will not be contacted)
Proficiency in MS Office, CaseWare, JazzIt, and Taxprep
Public accounting experience including Review Engagements and the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality client service, quality of work, compliance with the Firm’s policies and procedures, professional ethics and integrity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills & client service skills
Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks

With a strong commitment to client service, WBM is a boutique advisory firm focused on assisting private companies and their owners. Our team of professionals provide a full suite of assurance, accounting, tax and advisory services. Our mission is to provide our clients with advice that is insightful, practical, and relevant. Advice that helps them maximize their potential. We strive to be their trusted advisor. Our people are the key to our success. We strive to build an environment that is built on Integrity, Respect and Competency.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. No phone calls and/or agencies please. Candidates may be subject to background inquiries which are satisfactory to us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Application question(s):

Do you have a Professional Accounting Designation?
Do you have 3+ years of experience working in a Public Accounting Firm?
Do you live in Calgary?

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-07-13
Expected start date: 2021-11-01

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