senior accountant

Ayo & Company CPA; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Cold Lake is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial records and prepare tax returns. Candidates must have a CA designation and experience in financial analysis, with at least 3 years in accounting. The role involves using accounting software like QuickBooks and Simply Accounting. The successful applicant will enjoy a stable, permanent full-time position with a competitive salary, working on-site only, and may benefit from free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting.
• Proficient in financial statement preparation.
• Experience with group insurance benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Analyze financial documents and reports.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Tax preparation

Team training

Education

College diploma (1-2 years program)

Chartered Accountants (CA) Designation

Tools

Simply Accounting

QuickBooks

Caseware/Caseview

Microsoft Office

TaxPrep

Xero

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

Job details

• Location Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P2
• Salary $38.00 to $45.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Accounting firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Train staff
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Accountants (CA) Designation

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Simply Accounting
• QuickBooks
• Caseware/Caseview
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• TaxPrep
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.