Senior Accountant, Public Practice — Hybrid & Advisory Growth

BCCPA; City of Langley; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Paid parking

Extended health and dental benefits

CPA dues and professional development

Referral and business development.

Job summary

Horizon Recruitment in Langley, BC is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing boutique accounting, tax and advisory firm. You will own year-end engagements, prepare working papers, tax returns and gain exposure to tax planning and outsourced CFO services.

This role offers opportunities for growth toward a Manager-level position as you develop client management and leadership skills. Applicants should have CPA designation or be progressing toward CPA, with 3–5+ years of Canadian public

Qualifications

• CPA designation or significant progress toward CPA program.
• 3–5+ years of Canadian public practice accounting experience.
• Experience with year-end working papers and financial statements for privately held companies.
• Familiarity with ASPE and Canadian tax compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements independently.

Responsibilities

• Own year-end engagements for private clients from information gathering to completion.
• Prepare working papers, adjusting entries and financial statements.
• Prepare and review compilation engagements and support review engagements.
• Complete corporate income tax returns, related schedules and personal tax returns.
• Identify accounting, tax and business issues and develop appropriate solutions with Managers/Partners.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and keep engagements on schedule.
• Build an understanding of each client's business and ownership structure.
• Coach junior staff and review their work.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Public accounting experience

Education

CPA designation progress

Tools

CaseWare

Taxprep

Job description

Horizon Recruitment in Langley, BC is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing boutique accounting, tax and advisory firm. You will own year-end engagements, prepare working papers, tax returns and gain exposure to tax planning and outsourced CFO services.

This role offers opportunities for growth toward a Manager-level position as you develop client management and leadership skills. Applicants should have CPA designation or be progressing toward CPA, with 3–5+ years of Canadian public