Accounting Technician

Cahill CPA LLP; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Health Spending Account

Flexible paid time off

RRSP matching

Overtime compensation

Tax season bonus

Profit-sharing

Professional development

Team events

Job summary

Cahill CPA LLP in North Vancouver seeks an experienced Accounting Technician to join our Lower Lonsdale team. You will prepare organized working papers, handle reconciliations, and support year-end processes as part of an engagement team.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in bookkeeping or accounting tech, proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel, and readiness to work onsite during onboarding with hybrid options thereafter. CPA pursuit is not required for this role.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or training in accounting, bookkeeping, or related field.
• Two to three years of bookkeeping or accounting technician experience, preferably in a Canadian public practice accounting firm.
• Experience with working paper preparation, reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, year-end file support, and Canadian personal income tax returns; exposure to compilation files and T2 returns is an asset.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel; QuickBooks Online certification and experience with CCH iFirm, CaseWare, and SharePoint are assets.
• You must be eligible to register for CRA’s Represent a Client service and obtain a Representative Identifier (RepID).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, reliability, and time-management skills, along with a collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work regularly from our Lower Lonsdale office during onboarding and training period, and to attend the office as required thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, complete, and well-organized working paper files, including bookkeeping, data entry, and bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and support year-end closing processes.
• Assist with compilation engagements and the preparation of corporate income tax (T2) returns under the guidance of more experienced team members.
• Assist with personal income tax (T1) return preparation during tax season.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with clients regarding missing information and document requests.
• Identify discrepancies, raise potential issues with engagement team members, and respond promptly to review notes and feedback.
• Record time accurately each day and remain mindful of engagement budgets and deadlines.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and firm information at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Accounting education

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

CCH iFirm

CaseWare

SharePoint

QB Online Certification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Technician to join our team at our Lower Lonsdale office. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys accurate, hands-on accounting work, takes ownership of deadlines, communicates proactively, and takes pride in preparing organized, review-ready files as part of an engagement team.

This position is intended for individuals interested in a career as an Accounting Technician and is not part of our CPA student or professional designation program.

Candidates who are currently pursuing, or intend to pursue, their CPA designation are encouraged to apply to our separate Staff Accountant (CPA Student) postings when available.

What you'll do

• Prepare accurate, complete, and well-organized working paper files, including bookkeeping, data entry, and bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and support year-end closing processes.
• Assist with compilation engagements and the preparation of corporate income tax (T2) returns under the guidance of more experienced team members.
• Assist with personal income tax (T1) return preparation during tax season.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with clients regarding missing information and document requests.
• Identify discrepancies, raise potential issues with engagement team members, and respond promptly to review notes and feedback.
• Record time accurately each day and remain mindful of engagement budgets and deadlines.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and firm information at all times.

What you bring

• Post-secondary education or training in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Two to three years of bookkeeping or accounting technician experience, preferably in a Canadian public practice accounting firm.
• Experience with working paper preparation, reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, year-end file support, and Canadian personal income tax returns; exposure to compilation files and T2 returns is an asset.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel; QuickBooks Online certification and experience with CCH iFirm, CaseWare, and SharePoint are assets.
• You must be eligible to register for CRA’s Represent a Client service and obtain a Representative Identifier (RepID).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, reliability, and time-management skills, along with a collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work regularly from our Lower Lonsdale office during the initial onboarding and training period, and to attend the office as required thereafter.

What we offer

• A full-time, permanent position based at our Lower Lonsdale office. The role will initially require more regular in-office attendance during onboarding and training, with flexible hybrid work arrangements available thereafter.
• An expected salary range of $45,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Extended health and dental coverage, including a Health Spending Account, with Cahill paying 50% of benefit premiums for enrolled employees.
• Flexible paid time off that increases with length of service.
• RRSP matching after one year of employment, with the firm’s contribution increasing based on length of service.
• Compensation for management-approved overtime worked during tax season.
• Tax season bonus and participation in the firm’s profit-sharing program.
• Paid professional development and continued learning support.
• A welcoming and collaborative workplace with regular team events and social activities.