Intermediate Staff Accountant

S&A Partners & WCO; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Guelph is seeking a dedicated accountant to support their audit, tax, and advisory services. The ideal candidate should have experience in public accounting, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to high-quality service. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Full coverage for out-of-country care

Vision care benefits

Majority coverage for prescription drugs and dental

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of public accounting firm experience required.
• Knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, Income Tax Act is essential.
• Self-starter with strong results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end working papers and financial statements.
• Preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns.
• Engaging with clients to gather necessary information.

Skills

Public Accounting Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Writing

Time Management

Education

CPA designation (in progress or completed)

Tools

CaseWare

Tax-prep Software

iFirm

Doc.It

Job description

WCO Chartered Professional Accountants is an audit, tax and advisory firm located in Guelph, Ontario, committed to offering professionalism, integrity, and high-quality services. We are proud to provide accounting and assurance services, personal tax preparation, tax planning, cross-border tax services, estate planning and compliance, as well as consulting and advisory services. We serve domestic small businesses, professionals and not-for-profit organizations across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, retail, technology, financial services, real estate, construction, entertainment and health care. WCO Chartered Professional Accountants is experiencing tremendous growth within the practice.

For more information about WCO Chartered Professional Accountants, or our Oakville, Ontario, office S&A Partners Chartered Professional Accountants, please visit our websites at and .

Successful candidate will apply firm practices to perform various types of engagements, including audit, review and tax return preparation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation of year-end working paper files and financial statements in audit and review engagements.
• Preparation of year-end working paper files and financial statements in compilation engagements.
• Preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns, and other types of returns as required.
• Working closely with staff at varying levels from Staff Accountant to Partner.
• Engaging with clients, as needed, to gather required information to complete assigned tasks.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• 1-3 years of public accounting firm experience.
• Knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, Income Tax Act and Excise Tax Act is a must.
• Being a self-starter and results driven is a must.
• Highly effective written, oral and interpersonal skills are required.
• The ability to plan, prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner is required.
• Knowledge of CaseWare, Tax-prep or similar tax preparation software, iFirm and Doc.It is an asset.

If you are looking for an experience in assurance or to complete your practical experience requirements for the CPA designation, then look no further weare a CPA Ontario Pre-Approved Training Office, who provides a hands-on training experience. We are committed to hire staff that have the skills and abilities to become managers and senior managers.

Employment Equity

The employer strives to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The employer offers a competitive benefits package that includes life insurance, full coverage for out-of-country care and vision care, and majority coverage for prescription drugs, dental, and specialists.

Location

This is a hybrid remote position whereby successful candidate will be expected to work from our office located in Guelph, Ontario, 3 days per week and 2 days per week will be available for working from home. Approval of any remote work arrangement is in the sole discretion of the employer.

Accessibility Accommodations :

WCO Chartered Professional Accountants provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ability to commute / relocate :

• Guelph, ON N1H 3X7 : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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