An established professional accounting firm is hiring a full-time Junior/Intermediate Staff Accountant to join their team in their Surrey office and would love to hear from you!
The Position*
Under the direction of managing partner, the Junior/Intermediate Staff Accountant provides exceptional client service and administrative support as required.
You are detail-oriented with previous accounting/tax experience. Your incredible organizational skills keep you on track. You are not afraid to ask questions, and able to resolve issues effectively and in a timely, manner. You love working with clients and do what you can to ensure they are made a priority at every turn.
The successful candidate will have a high degree of professionalism and strong communication skills, have superior organizational skills with the ability to focus on multiple tasks and changing priorities; have a mature approach and confidence in dealing with a wide range of clients, staff, demonstrate initiative and enjoy being a valued team member.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities*
Bookkeeping and Accounting*
· Prepare T1, T2 tax returns
· Prepare compilation engagement, including working papers and financial statements
· Communicate with clients and provide instructions to clients if necessary
· Bookkeeping using QuickBooks and Simply Accounting, including bank reconciliation and payroll
· Preparation GST/HST, PST, WCB returns and PD7A
· Handle other duties as required
Client Service and Administration*
· Provide professional and positive service to clients, vendors and staff, in person and over the phone
· Answer and direct telephone calls as required
· Prepare correspondence for team members as requested
· Assist the team by filing, photocopying, collating, etc.
· Respond to office needs in a timely and effective manner
· Be responsible for other administration task such as managing accounts receivables, bank deposits and receipt client payments
· Handle other duties as requested or required
Requirements*
· Minimum two years of local experience in public practice (T1 or/and T2)
· Enjoy working in a small office environment
· Strong understanding of and experience with bookkeeping
· Experience in preparing T1 Individual Income Tax Returns
· Experience in preparing T2 Corporate Income Tax Returns
· Offer a professional, courteous, and mature demeanor with excellent phone and e-mail etiquette
· Have a positive attitude, be flexible and dependable, with a willingness to learn new skills
· An intermediate to advanced proficiency in the MS Office suite of applications with the ability to adapt to new programs and processes
· Experience with Quickbooks and Simply Accounting
· Experience in Caseware – training will be provided to the right candidate
· Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively with multiple team members
· Prioritization and time management skills to balance competing priorities and tight deadlines
· High orientation to detail
· Excellent customer service skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to speak Mandarin is an asset
Salary and Benefits: *Salary is dependent on relevant experience and qualifications. On successful completion of a 3-month probation period, there is a competitive benefits package. The firm is interested in your professional development and invests in helping you grow by providing internal training.
How to Apply: *Together with your resume, please forward a cover letter which includes your responses to the following questions:
What interests you most about this position? How did you hear about it?
Briefly tell us how your skills and experiences are a good fit for this position.
The range of your annual salary expectations
Please send your resume and cover letter by Sunday, November 8,2020. The position will start as soon as possible. _Our sincere appreciation to all those expressing interest in the position, however, only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!_
Application Deadline: 2020-11-08
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Public Practice: 2 years (Required)
quickbooks: 2 years (Preferred)
Work remotely:
No