Senior Accountant/Auditor (Contractor)

Paul Teoh Chartered Professional Accountants; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Teoh Chartered Professional Accountants, based in Calgary, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a small, mission-driven firm. The role involves traveling to Northwest Territories communities to conduct audits for First Nations and subsidiaries, alongside handling bookkeeping and tax engagements with diverse client portfolios.

Ideal candidates hold a Canadian CPA designation, have at least five years in public accounting, and are comfortable traveling to remote communities for 1–2 weeks at

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ post-qualification experience in public accounting.
• Active Canadian CPA designation required.
• Willingness to travel to Northern Canada for 1–2 weeks at a time.
• Ability to work from Calgary head office when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit testing within an engagement team and prepare working papers.
• Assist with bookkeeping tasks including fund accounting (Sage 50).
• Plan, complete, and oversee audit/compilation/review/tax engagements as needed.
• Provide progress updates to COO/engagement partner.
• Contribute to the firm’s quality control and mentor teammates.

Skills

Audit experience

Public accounting

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Canadian CPA designation

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

In an industry where the day-to-day can become mundane, we are a one-of-a-kind firm.

Our mission at Paul Teoh Chartered Professional Accountants is to better lives and entire communities by redefining how financial reporting can drive decisions. We are a small team of passionate individuals based out of Calgary who believe that public practice accounting has the potential to shape the future by providing the necessary clarity and peace of mind required in an increasingly difficult world.

Despite being geographically far from our clients, we continue to be sought out because of the reputation for our unconventional approach, belief in people, and commitment to helping clients achieve their long-term dreams and aspirations. We continue to believe in the growth potential of our team and clients, while striving to use our gifts and shared knowledge to create a better world for generations to come.

We are fortunate to be able to contribute so meaningfully to the communities we work with – whether through presenting at assemblies, or working side-by-side with clients to understand the reality of their situations. We have the chance to travel to incredibly beautiful places that few Canadians have the opportunity to experience, as the size of our team allows for emphasis on inclusion and oneness.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will be traveling onsite to small communities (50 to 1,000 people) in the Northwest Territories while working with an engagement team to complete audits for First Nations and their subsidiaries. You will be introduced to clients and begin building an understanding of the issues they face and the goals they hope to achieve. Your role in the audit will be fundamental – testing all aspects of the financial statements, as well as clients’ internal controls.

Among our Calgary clients, you will also be building a more contemporary public practice skillset – working with our diverse set of owner-managed businesses and non-profits. You may be performing everything from bookkeeping using various software, to assurance and compilation engagements, to completing corporate and personal tax returns.

You will learn how we provide peace of mind by “Making Business Fun”, in addition to helping clients advance towards their personal goals.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like

• Work within an engagement team to perform audit testing and prepare audit working papers
• Engage with clients directly – assisting and performing bookkeeping tasks that involve fund accounting (primarily using Sage 50), in addition to year-end related inquiries and other accounting requests
• Plan, complete, and oversee audit/compilation/review/tax engagements – as an individual, or as part of a team
• Provide engagement progress updates to the COO/engagement partner on a regular basis
• Develop and contribute to the firm’s overall quality control
• Provide detailed file reviews and mentorship for other teammates

What You Need to Succeed

• You hold an active Canadian CPA designation
• You have a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience in public accounting, including direct client service responsibilities
• You do not require sponsorship to work in Canada and are able to work from our head office in Calgary when needed
• You have a genuine desire to embrace the opportunity of travel to Northern Canada for one to two weeks at a time
• You are easy-going, adaptable, and able to accommodate to the challenges and conditions that remote communities may face
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills to draft letters, prepare reports, and interact with clients and team members
• You believe in the importance of delivering quality client service
• You have a strong skillset with the use of information technology, including Microsoft Office and other applications, to manage work tasks efficiently and effectively
• You have the ability to work independently and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• You are structured, organized, and can manage simultaneous engagement timelines
• You enjoy working with others to solve problems and take initiative when unexpected challenges arise
• You have worked extensively with Sage 50 or another accounting system
• You bring an open mindset and actively seek to learn from others’ perspectives
• You have a personal interest in Indigenous culture and related issues

Why Join Us?

• Hold an unconventional career as an accountant – committing to the improvement of others’ lives, while embracing adventure and meeting new people
• Endless opportunities for growth – freedom to shape your career in the way that best fits you
• Mentorship and coaching – we work without ego and are constantly looking for ways to upskill our team, on both a professional and personal level
• Gratitude and supportiveness – employee recognition awards, ongoing teambuilders; we have a culture of care and appreciation for one another
• Flexible work hours – we maintain core operating hours, but with the ability to structure your day based around your personal needs, alongside a flexible working-from-home policy
• Enjoy learning on-the-job – spanning a wide range of topics, methodologies, and industries

Our Values

• Rapport Builders – We build relationships based on seeking first to understand.
• Adaptable and Reliable – We are solution-oriented professionals who know how to adapt as needed.
• Purposeful Efforts – We share our hard-won knowledge to help clients achieve their big picture goals.
• Growth Mindset – We truly believe in the unlimited potential of people, whether for our team or for our clients.

What’s Next?

• Your application will be reviewed and those moving to the next stage will be asked to complete a brief screening

We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest in joining our team, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.