Open position: Junior/Staff Accountant

Streamline Accounting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Accounting Professional Corporation in Calgary is seeking an Accounting Student / Junior Staff Accountant to gain hands-on experience in public accounting. You will assist with bookkeeping, financial statements, and tax work across personal and corporate matters, with structured training and mentorship.

No prior public accounting experience is required; you will develop technical skills and professional judgment while handling multiple client files and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accounting program.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting concepts (debits and credits).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and ability to follow established procedures.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and month-end accounting.
• Prepare and assist with financial statements.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax preparation.
• Prepare GST/HST returns and reconciliations.
• Support with year-end tax work and client communication.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts and prepare working papers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in accounting program or recently graduated

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Streamline Accounting Professional Corporation is a boutique CPA firm based in Calgary. We provide accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and advisory services to a diverse group of owner-managed businesses and individuals.

Our goal is not simply to complete compliance work. We help clients understand their financial information, meet their reporting and tax obligations, and make better business decisions.

For an accounting student or recent graduate, this role offers the opportunity to see how accounting principles learned in school are applied to real client situations. Team members receive structured training through group sessions, one-on-one coaching, practical examples, and ongoing feedback.

As employees develop their technical skills and judgment, they are given progressively greater responsibility in client files, tax work, financial statement preparation, and client communication.

Position Overview

We are looking for an Accounting Student / Junior Staff Accountant who is interested in developing a career in public accounting.

This role provides broad exposure to bookkeeping, financial reporting, personal and corporate taxation, GST, and year-end accounting work. No prior public accounting experience is required; however, candidates should have a strong foundation in accounting principles and demonstrate a genuine willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and Month-End Accounting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Microsoft Excel.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, GST, payroll-related accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Identify and investigate unusual transactions or account balances.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Year-End Financial Statements

• Assist with preparation of financial statements under CSRS 4200 compilation engagement standards.
• Prepare year-end adjusting entries, including:
• depreciation and amortization;
• accrued expenses and other accruals;
• accounts receivable and accounts payable adjustments;
• prepaid expenses;
• deferred or unearned revenue;
• GST reconciliations and reasonability testing;
• payroll and T4 reconciliations;
• corporate income tax accruals; and
• other year-end adjustments as required.
• Prepare supporting working papers and account reconciliations for year-end files.
• Investigate discrepancies and document conclusions clearly.

Personal Tax

Assist with preparation of personal income tax returns involving areas such as:

• employment and investment income;
• rental properties;
• sole proprietorship and self-employment income;
• capital gains and losses on real estate and investments;
• foreign property reporting;
• medical, donation, and other personal tax credits; and
• other personal tax matters based on client circumstances.

Corporate Tax and GST

• Assist with preparation of corporate income tax returns.
• Prepare GST/HST returns using the regular and Quick Method where applicable.
• Reconcile GST accounts and identify potential reporting issues.
• Assist with other tax compliance and information returns as experience develops.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has a strong accounting foundation and is genuinely interested in developing within public practice.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accounting program at a post-secondary institution.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, including debits and credits.
• Good academic performance in accounting-related courses.
• No previous public accounting experience is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks or other accounting software is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures while also asking thoughtful questions when something does not make sense.
• Ability to receive feedback, apply it, and demonstrate improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and support other team members.
• Interest in building a longer-term career in accounting and taxation.

What You Will Gain

This position provides substantially broader exposure than a traditional entry-level bookkeeping role.

You will have the opportunity to develop skills in:

• bookkeeping and financial accounting;
• year-end adjusting entries;
• personal income taxation;
• corporate taxation;
• GST/HST;
• accounting software and workflow systems;
• client communication;
• professional judgment and problem solving; and
• managing increasingly complex client files.

Training is provided through structured internal sessions, one-on-one coaching, file reviews, and practical feedback.

As your knowledge and judgment develop, you will be given progressively greater responsibility and opportunities for advancement within the firm.

We want team members to understand where they are going, not simply what work they are completing today.

A successful employee may progress from:

Progression is based on technical competence, quality of work, reliability, communication, ability to apply feedback, professional judgment, and ability to take ownership of increasingly complex assignments.