Accountant

ComptaFinance, Inc.; Saint-Jérôme; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Stocks/shares

Learning/training paid by employer

Flexible hours

Variable or compressed work week

Job summary

ComptaFinance, Inc. in Saint-Jérôme, Canada, seeks an experienced CPA to lead client engagements, prepare financial statements, and supervise staff in a hybrid, permanent role.

You will plan, analyze, and improve accounting systems while ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, CPA or CGA level 3, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and accounting certification (CPA or CGA) required.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in auditing, tax or advisory.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating client engagements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems.
• Supervise and train staff.
• Prepare reports and audit findings.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with standards and laws.
• Prepare income tax returns and advise on tax planning.
• Oversee payroll administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Team player

Ability to multitask

Adaptability

Due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

CGA - level 3

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

Simply Accounting

MS Office

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Data analysis software

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 20 to 30 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Auditing firm or department
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Accounting firm

Tasks

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Develop financial plans for clients
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Contractors

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 3

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Simply Accounting
• MS Office
• Data analysis software
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• TaxPrep
• MS PowerPoint
• Desktop publishing software
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Credit check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Printer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Stocks/shares

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Variable or compressed work week