Senior Accountant

Purpose of Role:

Under the direct supervision of the Partner, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the completion of routine and complex tax engagements, and the organization and management of client engagements.

Reports to: Partner

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA designation (or CFE completion with active progress toward designation)
• Minimum of 4 years experience working in public practice (CPA firm)
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems, Caseware, Caseware Cloud, MS Office, MS Excel, TaxPrep, CCH iFirm, QBO Online, Sage 50
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Provides quality client service
• Creative problem solving ability
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Experience in delivery of quality client service
• Ability to take direction but act with initiative and self-motivation to meet deadlines and responsibilities
• Takes pride in what they do and cares about doing things properly

Duties & Responsibilities:

Please note that we do not have any audit or review engagements.

• Provide bookkeeping services to clients using QBO and Sage 50
• Prepare client bookkeeping records, monthly, quarterly, and annually
• Preparation of government remittances GST, PST, Payroll, T4, T5, WCB, and ROE
• Payroll and Monthly Source Deductions
• Quarterly and Annual WCB Reports
• Prepare compilation financial information engagements
• Prepare T1, T2, and T3 tax returns
• Researching tax issues and distributing the information in tax planning memos or client letters
• Assisting in all aspects of tax planning
• Handling dividends, shareholder accounts and owner-manager issues

We are a small local firm in Coquitlam. We offer a great work environment that allows our team members to enjoy a balanced lifestyle while providing them with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Please submit résumé and cover letter to apply. Please state your salary expectations in the email. ALL resumes will be reviewed. ONLY qualified applicants will receive a response.

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

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Experience:

• public practice: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person