Senior Accountant / Tax Preparer

McLaren Trefanenko Inc., CPA's; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting firm in New Westminster seeks a Senior Accountant/Tax Preparer to handle tax returns, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation. The role emphasizes strong tax preparation skills and requires at least five years of accounting experience, preferably in a paperless environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills, aligning with the firm's values of collaboration and continuous learning. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching contributions

Paid sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in public practice or industry.
• Experience in personal, corporate, and estate tax returns preparation.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced and paperless office environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare personal, corporate, and estate tax returns.
• Communicate with clients regarding tax and accounting matters.
• Coordinate and manage projects.

Skills

Tax preparation

Bookkeeping

Financial statement preparation

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Education

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

CaseWare

TaxCycle

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Senior Accountant/Tax Preparer

Job #2503-01 – Permanent, Full-Time

About McLaren Trefanenko Inc.

McLaren Trefanenko Inc. (MTI) is a well‑established and growing Chartered Professional Accounting firm located in New Westminster. For over 40 years, we have proudly served clients across British Columbia. We are forward‑thinking and embrace technology to enhance efficiency for both our clients and staff. Our team fosters a close‑knit, collaborative environment where we work hard, support each other, and prioritise client success. We look forward to welcoming a new team member who will contribute to our positive and dynamic culture.

About You

You are passionate about tax preparation and enjoy working on tax returns year‑round. In addition to your expertise in preparing personal (T1), corporate (T2), and estate (T3) tax returns, you have a strong background in bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, compilations, reviews, and audits. Your comprehensive experience means you are well‑versed in the broader aspects of accounting beyond tax, ensuring you can provide detailed and reliable financial insights.

You have at least five years of accounting experience in either public practice or industry. Your colleagues and supervisors describe you as a team player, self‑driven, and detail‑oriented. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, quickly adapt to new challenges, and enjoy working in a fully paperless office.

While an accounting designation (CPA) is an asset, it is not required. More importantly, you take pride in delivering high‑quality work, excel at problem‑solving, and have excellent communication skills.

You align with our core values of respect, integrity, and collaboration and seek a workplace that prioritises continuous learning, teamwork, and community involvement.

Your Ideal Workday Includes:

• Preparing personal, corporate, and estate tax returns
• Preparing financial statements, including compilations and reviews, along with limited audits
• Communicating with clients regarding tax and accounting matters
• Corresponding with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• Preparing client‑ready work
• Coordinating and managing projects

Our Technology Stack:

We are a paperless office and utilise the following software:

• QuickBooks Online
• CaseWare / CaseView / Jazz-IT
• TaxCycle
• PayWorks
• Dext
• Microsoft Office 365 & Teams
• Document Management Systems

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Extended health benefits
• RRSP matching contributions
• Paid sick leave
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A collaborative and engaging workplace culture

Additional Requirements:

The successful candidate will be required to complete:

• A criminal record check
• Reference checks