Accounting Technician

About Us

Abacus & Field LLP is a professional accounting firm in High River, Alberta built on forging positive relationships with our clients and community. We rely on our staff to empower our clients to take control of their finances, encourage them to ask questions and build their financial literacy, advise on tax planning and financial matters, to assist in all our clients accounting needs.

Overview

We are seeking a professional, detail-oriented Intermediate Accounting Technician to join our team to prepare bookkeeping and year end working paper files, as well as corporate and personal tax returns. For the right candidate, we will customize the position based on their experience and skill set.

Duties

• Record financial transactions and maintain accurate records while bringing the books to a trial balance stage.
• Prepare T4, T5, T4A, T5108, GST, and other compliance returns.
• Bookkeeping services using CaseWare Working Papers, Sage50 and/or QuickBooks Online/Desktop.
• Bookkeeping for investment transactions.
• Reconciliations of bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Prepare T1 Returns.
• Collaborate with peers and partners on file planning completion, ensuring that time requirements are met.
• Provide personal, attentive service to clients that encourages productive working relationships.

Required Skills & Experience

• A certified Bookkeeping Diploma/Certificate or an Accounting Diploma/Certificate and 1-3 years of practical experience or 5+ years of demonstratable experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and/or Sage50.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience with Personal Tax Preparation.
• Experience with CaseWare Working Papers not required but considered an asset.
• Familiarity with CaseWare Cloud not required but considered an asset.

Required Qualities & Attitude:

• Curious with a passion to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-aware, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Coachable and open-minded.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• High River, AB T1V 1M9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Corporate and Personal Tax Accounting: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person