Intermediate and Senior Accountant

Olsen Joly LLP Chartered Professional Accountants; Alberta; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting firm in Alberta seeks an Intermediate or Senior Accountant to support clients with financial evaluations and tax preparations. The ideal candidate will have relevant CPA qualifications and client-facing experience. This role offers significant growth opportunities in a modern office environment, with a focus on fostering strong client relationships and professional development. Team-building social events are also part of the workplace culture.

Benefits

Office social events

Direct client interaction

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with clients or in a client-facing role.
• Proficiency with accounting software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by evaluating financial situations and ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare compilation and review engagements and assist with tax planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Proficiency with Sage

Proficiency with QuickBooks

Proficiency with Excel

Proficiency with CaseWare

Proficiency with tax software

Education

CPA designation or working towards it

Job description

Intermediate or Senior Accountant

Are you an intermediate accountant working towards a CPA designation or a Senior Accountant with a CPA designation? Do you have initiative, an eagerness to learn, grow, and thrive doing meaningful accounting work?

Are you looking to take that next step in your career, one that will give you independence and the chance to work directly with clients to provide a personalized approach to their diverse financial needs?

Look no further.

We are Olsen Joly LLP, and since 1981, our team of professional accountants has been helping businesses and individuals meet their accounting and taxation needs.

Our successful business has been built on expert knowledge, personalized guidance, and one-on-one consultations. We get to know our clients in a meaningful way that big firms cannot.

We are looking for both an intermediate and senior accountant to join our team. Olsen Joly LLP is expanding, offering significant growth opportunities and room for advancement.

Responsibilities

As our new intermediate accountant, your primary responsibility will be to support our clients by evaluating their current financial situation and business results, ensuring the accuracy of their financial data. You will prepare compilation and review engagements, assist with tax planning and preparation—including corporate and personal tax returns—and liaise with the government and CRA on behalf of our clients where necessary.

As our new senior accountant, your primary responsibility will be similar but involve preparing complex compilation and review engagements, assisting with advanced tax planning and preparation, and developing, motivating, and training team members.

Your industry knowledge is valuable, but what will set you apart is the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients. As you grow, you'll take on more advanced consultative duties, understanding clients' individual needs, and genuinely seeking to improve and add value to their businesses. You will become a trusted advisor, guiding their decisions and helping transition their business into the future.

Working at Olsen Joly LLP

Our bright and modern office is located in Red Deer County. You'll enjoy an open-concept workspace facilitating easy interaction with team members. As you take on more challenging tasks, we’ll support your growth. You’ll have one-on-one time with the partners and plenty of direct client interaction, allowing you to learn and manage client relationships holistically.

We service a diverse range of clients and industries, helping thousands of companies achieve their goals.

When not working, we like to have fun. Our office hosts various social events throughout the year, including golfing and scavenger hunts.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Accountant working towards a CPA designation or Senior Accountant with CPA designation
• Experience working directly with clients or in a client-facing role
• Proficiency with Sage, QuickBooks, Excel, CaseWare, and tax software
• Experience managing multiple responsibilities and tasks

Beyond your experience, we look for someone who is:

• Independent – proactively takes on work and completes tasks with minimal supervision
• Knowledgeable – has a solid foundation in accounting, laws, and standards
• Willing to learn – continuously seeks growth through professional development, industry content, podcasts, new technology, and client service
• Detail-oriented – meticulous about order, process, deadlines, and organization, digging deeper to resolve discrepancies