Accounting Technician

PTMG LLP; Exeter; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Ontario seeks a dedicated Accounting Technician to join their team. The role involves preparing client engagements, managing multiple projects, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting software (e.g., CaseWare, QuickBooks).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare client engagements including audits and tax returns.
• Take ownership of multiple engagements for complex corporate groups.
• Assist with specialty projects such as estate planning and tax planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Commitment to professional growth

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Tools

CaseWare

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

SAGE 50

AgExpert

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

PTMG LLP is a full-service accounting firm located in Exeter, Ontario. We primarily service clients in agriculture, manufacturing, service, financial and not-for-profit sectors. Our services include audits, review engagements, compilations, corporate and personal taxation (compliance and planning), agricultural support programs, bookkeeping, estate planning and consulting.

We are a progressive accounting firm. We leverage technology to maximize efficiency, provide value-added services to our clients and enable our people to enjoy a satisfying work-life balance.

Job Overview

As a member of the PTMG team, you will be working directly with our firm partners, staff and clients to ensure jobs are completed accurately and on time. The ideal candidate has exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills. We are looking for people who can grow into a leadership role, who will mentor other team members and who are looking for a challenging professional position with the opportunity to progress within our firm.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare client engagements (compilation, review and audit) preparing working papers, financial statements and tax returns
• Take ownership of multiple engagements for larger, more complex corporate groups
• Assist partners with specialty projects, such as estate planning, cash flows, rollovers, tax planning, etc.
• Prepare and review personal T1 returns, some of which require business or farm statements
• Prepare farm program applications for existing clients based on year-end financial information

Skills

• Experience with CaseWare, CaseView, and personal and corporate tax software is an asset
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, SAGE 50, and AgExpert is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work flexible hours, and multi-task
• Committed to ongoing professional growth and development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel)

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Accounting Technician who is eager to contribute to our team's success while enhancing their professional skills in the field of accounting.