Accountant

Chugh, LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugh, LLP in Calgary seeks a tax and accounting professional with at least 3 years' experience in a small local public firm. You will prepare federal, state and local returns for individuals and entities, ensure tax compliance, and assist with audits and compilation of client books.

Responsibilities include GL write-up, period-end close, payroll and sales tax filings, financial statement analysis, bank reconciliations and issue resolution using QuickBooks and UltraTax.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, finance or related field is preferred -- CPA or CPA Candidate is a definite plus!
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a small local public accounting firm: Accounting, business tax returns and/or individual tax returns.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, as well as financial statement and tax preparation software -- experience in QuickBooks and Creative Solutions/UltraTax or other relevant accounting/tax software.
• Ability to multi-task and be agile while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals and various entities (C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC).
• Tax compliance (Domestic & International).
• Assist audits, reviews, and compilation of client books.
• Data entry, reconciliation, GL write-up, and journal entries per US GAAP.
• Period-End Close Process Management.
• Prepare payroll, sales tax, and other filings.
• Prepare and present financial statements.
• Bank reconciliations and loan/payments.
• Maintain integrity of accounting/software systems.
• Research and resolution of accounting and tax issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Creative Solutions/UltraTax

Excel

Job description

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of federal, state and local income tax returns for individuals and various types of corporate entities including but not limited to C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, etc.
• Tax Compliance (Domestic & International).
• Support in audits, review and compilation of books of the clients.
• Transaction data entry, account reconciliation, general ledger write-up and journal entry preparation for adjustment of books as required by US GAAP.
• Period-End Close Process Management.
• Preparation of payroll, sales tax, and other miscellaneous business filings as requested.
• Compilation, Analysis, and Presentation of Financial Statements.
• Reconciliation of Bank Accounts, Credit Lines, & Loan Payments.
• Manage Integrity of Accounting and Transaction Software Systems & Processes.
• Effective workpaper preparation in compliance with firm standards and procedures.
• Research and resolution of accounting and tax issues for clients.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, finance or related field is preferred -- CPA or CPA Candidate is a definite plus!
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a small local public accounting firm: Accounting, business tax returns and/or individual tax returns.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, as well as financial statement and tax preparation software -- experience in QuickBooks and Creative Solutions/UltraTax or other relevant accounting/tax software.
• Ability to multi-task and be agile while maintaining attention to detail.