Senior Staff Accountant

Rutwind Brar LLP Chartered Professional Accountants; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of public practice experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting and tax fundamentals; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Good analytical, organizational and communication skills; high integrity and client service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute compilation, review and audit engagements, including preparation of financial statements and applicable tax filing requirements.
• GST reporting and reconciliations.
• T-slip preparation and reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain client relationships; respond to inquiries and concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Client service

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

Job description

Rutwind Brar LLP Chartered Professional Accountants is a public practice accounting firm in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team currently consists of 2 partners and approximately 15 team members who are dedicated to assisting our clients by providing assurance, financial reporting and innovative tax and business advisory services.

We are currently searching for a dedicated results-oriented accountant to join our team as a Senior Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate has two+ years of experience at a public practice firm dealing with private owner managed and not-for-profit clients. CPA designation is required.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables (but not be limited to):

• Plan and execute compilation, review and audit engagements, including preparation of financial statements and applicable tax filing requirements
• GST reporting and reconciliations
• T-slip preparation and reconciliations
• Establish and maintain client relationships
• Respond to client inquiries and concerns
• Work within time and budgets restraints, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines are met
• Engage in continuous professional development in order to maintain knowledge for the role and meet the CPA designation requirements
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff
• Report progress of engagement to Manager and Partner

Qualifications:

• CPA designation, or equivalent
• 2+ years of public practice experience required
• Strong understanding of accounting and tax fundamentals
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, meet deadlines and learn quickly
• Good analytical, organizational and communication skills
• High standard of integrity and commitment to exceptional client service

We're offering an exceptional opportunity for a staff accountant to use your skills in a flexible work environment with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 40-hour work week (Jan - Apr) and 37.5-hour work week (May - Dec).
• Flex hours of work during the months of January and May - December.
• 4-day work weeks during the summer months.