Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), auditor title an asset

Joshua Morin CPA Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A certified public accounting firm in Quebec is seeking a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) to support the CEO and oversee accounting operations. Responsibilities include tax return preparation, compliance assurance, and supervision of interns. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's in accounting, CPA certification, and be fluent in both French and English. Experience with accounting software and a minimum of three years in the field are required.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in accounting.
• Possess a certified professional accounting title.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assume the role of Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Prepare compilation missions and corporate T2 tax returns.
• Supervise and train accounting interns or technicians.

Skills

Fluent in French and English

Knowledge of advanced Excel

Experience in accounting software (Sage50, Quickbooks online)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage50

Quickbooks online

Profile

Caseware

Job description

Job Summary :

The person holding the position of Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) assumes the role of Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.

Internal Control :

• Propose initiatives for continuous process improvement to optimize the flow of production and review operations.
• Review accounting files, ensuring the quality of the work process.
• Ensure compliance with client files (Corporate and individuals).
• Discuss possible solutions for certain issues with the CEO.

Accounting :

• Preparation of compilation missions.
• Production of corporate T2 tax returns.
• Prepare tax returns for individuals during the T1 tax season.
• Design, implement, and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals, services within businesses, corporations, or other types of establishments.
• Respond to questions regarding accounting procedures by researching and interpreting accounting policies and standards.
• Summarize the current financial situation by gathering information (Preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, and other reports).
• Justify financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Comply with government legal financial requirements and enforce requirements, advising management on necessary actions.

Supervision and Training :

• Supervise and train, if necessary, accounting interns, other accountants, or accounting technicians.

Customer Service / Advisory (Optional) :

• Analyze financial statements and reports and provide advice in the financial or tax field (advisory service).

The advisory service is not mandatory but will be considered an asset.

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting and a certified professional accounting title.
• Knowledge of Office suite (including advanced Excel), Sage50, Quickbooks online, Profile, and Caseware.
• Years of experience : 3 years and more.
• Bilingual : Fluent in French (spoken and written) and English (spoken and written).

This role involves interactions with clients on a national scale. Therefore, proficiency in both French and English is required for this role, both in written and oral communication.