Record Keeper

Stark & Marsh; Shaunavon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Pension plan

Professional development and training

Job summary

Stark & Marsh CPA LLP in Shaunavon, SK, is looking for a qualified individual to fill a full-time role in their Record Keeping Department. The successful candidate will monitor financial transactions and prepare personal tax returns, demonstrating proficiency in QuickBooks and other software.

Candidates will receive on-the-job training and benefits including flexible schedules and a pension plan. This role requires excellent mathematical skills, minimal supervision, and attention to detail during tax season.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow firm processes.
• Good personal skills for client communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor everyday financial transactions for clients.
• Prepare personal tax returns during tax season.
• Calculate and remit GST.

Skills

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Proficiency in Sage 50

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Good time management skills

Excellent mathematical skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage 50

AgExpert

Microsoft Office

Caseware

Taxprep

Profile

Job description

Stark & Marsh CPA LLP is seeking a qualified individual with full time availability to join our Record Keeping Department in Shaunavon, SK. We are a progressive and competitive organization but also understand the importance of a healthy work environment and balance in life. We value our down-to-earth culture and ability to have fun and are always looking for new team members that can do the same.

The Candidate

Our successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring everyday financial transactions for corporate and personal clients. They will also prepare personal tax returns and deliver software generated financial statements to clients. The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping experience, however on the job training will also be provided.

Job duties include:

• Account transaction entry into a ledger or computer software
• Some account analysis
• GST calculation and remittance
• Payroll account maintenance (issue payroll checks, deduction calculations, remittances)
• Some analysis of financial statements
• Preparation of file for year-end completion
• Contact clients for records to be brought in and follow up for any missing information
• Entering trial balance into Accountant Software for yearend completion
• Preparation of personal tax returns which requires a commitment to longer hours through tax season

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in at least two of the following software programs:QuickBooks, Sage 50, AgExpert, and Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn the others as they are applicable to this position.
• Knowledge of Caseware, Taxprep and Profile programs an asset
• Excellent mathematical skills
• The ability to function with minimal supervision
• The ability to learn and follow firm processes
• Possess good personal skills and the ability to be able to communicate with clients as well as co-workers and management
• Pay attention to detail
• Good time management skills i.e. job task planning and organizing and meeting deadlines prescribed by the firm and CRA
• A good understanding of farming practices as well as business practices
• Very little decision-making skills required but seek direction in situations of uncertainty

Our successful candidate will receive technical training and immediate practical experience in their area of employment. While developing the required technical knowledge and diagnostic, project/process management, and information management skills, they will also strive to reach leadership, management, communications, and interpersonal competencies as cultivated within the firm.

The Package

Our total rewards package includes flexible work schedules, a pension plan, benefits, and professional development and training. Details regarding compensation will be based on the successful candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience.