Senior Accountant, Accounting & Tax

Think Accounting; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Health Spending Account

Education allowance

Fitness allowance

Wellness Weekends

Exciting team events

Job summary

Think Accounting is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to work remotely from Canada, inviting passionate individuals with cloud technology expertise in accounting. You'll review bookkeeping, prepare tax returns, and provide exceptional client support.

Join us for a flexible work environment that emphasizes professional growth, a supportive culture, and generous benefits. A CPA designation or progress towards it and 3 years of public accounting experience are required, along with strong cloud software skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a Public Accounting firm in an accounting/tax role.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and Canadian taxation rules.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Provide top-notch support to clients’ questions.
• Review, prepare and file GST/HST/PST returns.
• Prepare month-end reports for clients.
• Lead responses to CRA queries and related matters.

Skills

Cloud-based accounting software

Public Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Canadian taxation rules

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

CPA designation or working toward it

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks Online

Dext

Taxprep

Profile

Job description

This is a remote position and you can work from your HOME OFFICE in Canada.

About You

Are you a skilled and ambitious accountant with a passion for the latest cloud technology in the accounting space? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

At Think Accounting, we understand that small and medium‑sized businesses need to focus on growth, not get bogged down by accounting and taxes. That's why our mission is to provide proactive advice and superior customer service, enabling our clients to concentrate on what they do best. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in helping businesses thrive.

We foster a virtual work environment, allowing flexibility and remote work options, while still maintaining an opportunity for in‑person collaboration every now and then for our Ontario based teammates.

By joining our team, you will have ample opportunities for professional development and advancement within our firm. We believe in recognizing and nurturing talent, empowering you to reach your full potential.

What you can expect from THINK?

• Amazing opportunities to learn all aspects of Accounting - Monthly Accounting, Cloud Accounting, Tax Planning, Advisory and more.
• Work with great clients solving hard problems
• 100% remote (work from your home office within Canada)
• Flexibility around your schedulem
• "Wellness Weekends" in the Summer
• Medical Benefits and a generous Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Education allowance to advance your career
• Fitness allowance to keep your body and mind healthy!
• Superb culture - be a part of a team that is fun, smart and supportive
• No formal dress code
• Exciting team events and retreats during the year
• Culture that fosters growth, learning and development.

What we expect from You?

• MUST HAVE - Minimum 3 years experience in a Public Accounting firm in the accounting/tax role.
• MUST HAVE - Working Experience with cloud‑based accounting software, such as Xero, Quickbooks Online, Dext, Hubdoc and Tax software such as iFirm, Taxprep or Profile.
• Core Values - Initiative, Accountability, Independent delivery without supervision, meet deadlines.
• CPA designation or working toward one.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and Canadian taxation rules.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive problem solver with a customer centric focus.
• Excellent organizational skills, takes accountability and ability to multitask competing priorities.
• Team player, energetic and highly motivated with a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Review full‑cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Provide top notch support to your clients’ questions.
• Review, prepare and file GST/HST/PST returns.
• Review, prepare and present month‑end reports to clients as a Controllership service.
• Review and prepare Compilation Engagements and Corporate tax returns.
• Provide tax planning advice and scenarios for clients.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of standard operating procedures for your clients.
• Research and draft technical memos or guidance on accounting and tax issues.
• Prepare Forecasts and Cash Flow analysis for clients as part of Advisory services.
• Lead responses to CRA queries, government registrations and other related matters.
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior staff members and offshore team.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, perks, flexible working hours, and plenty of opportunity for training and development. If you are looking to build a strong foundation for your future, or continue to build your significant skills, this is the job for you.