Junior Accountant

CPA SK; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Schwab & Co. in Medicine Hat is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the delivery of professional accounting and tax services to clients. You will work closely with partners and experienced staff to contribute to client files while developing technical knowledge in public practice within a small-firm environment.

This position is suited to someone pursuing CPA designation or newly designated CPA, with opportunities for professional development and a relocation package for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required (in progress or newly designated).
• Public practice experience is preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of corporate and personal accounting and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate financial statements and working papers.
• Prepare corporate tax returns.
• Prepare personal tax returns.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax planning.
• Assist with succession and estate planning matters.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with partners and other team members on client files.
• Respond to client requests and gather information to complete files.
• Maintain accurate and organized client documentation.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm.

Skills

CPA designation

Public practice experience

Accounting knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent & collaborative

Professional development

Education

CPA designation in progress

Job description

Closing Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026

Min. Experience: 2 - 3

Job Description

The Junior Accountant is responsible for supporting the delivery of professional accounting and tax services to Schwab & Co. clients. Working closely with the firm’s partners and experienced team members, this position will contribute to a variety of client files while continuing to develop technical knowledge and practical public practice experience.

This position is suited to an individual currently pursuing their CPA designation or a newly designated CPA who is interested in developing a long-term career in public practice within a supportive small-firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate financial statements and related working papers
• Prepare corporate tax returns
• Prepare personal tax returns
• Assist with personal and corporate tax planning
• Assist with succession and estate planning matters
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships
• Work collaboratively with partners and other team members on client files
• Respond to client requests and follow up on information required to complete files
• Maintain accurate and organized client documentation
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm
• Salary range: $50,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience
• Competitive salary, commensurate with education and experience
• Supportive environment with direct access to experienced CPAs and partners
• Professional development and long-term growth opportunities within the firm
• Relocation package available for the right candidate

Work Location

This position is based in Schwab & Co.’s Medicine Hat office.

Skills

• Recently designated as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or in the final stages of CPA designation - REQUIRED
• Relevant public practice experience preferred
• Foundational knowledge of corporate and personal accounting and taxation
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small-firm environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a career in public practice