Staff accountant

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental care

Paid time off

Continued Professional Development

Flexible work schedule

Fun, inclusive office culture

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

Kanester Johal LLP in Burnaby is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our CPA practice. You will prepare working papers, financial statements, and tax returns for individuals and businesses, while maintaining client relationships.

The role requires at least 2 years post-designation public practice experience, strong English communication, and the ability to manage files and deadlines. We offer a competitive salary, extended benefits, and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with public practice experience.
• Minimum 2 years post-designation public practice experience.
• Experience preparing personal & corporate tax returns.
• Strong English communication and client service skills.
• Ability to manage files and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare working papers and financial statements for compilation and review engagements.
• Prepare personal, corporate, and trust tax returns.
• Review GST/PST/Payroll/WCB filings.
• Monitor client deadlines and interact with clients and CRA.
• Collaborate with accounting and administrative teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Initiative

Independent

Team player

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

CPA designation

Tools

CaseWare

Jazz-It

Tax-Prep

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Kanester Johal LLP is a well-established Chartered Professional Accountants firm in Burnaby.

We are proud to be a part of this community and have long established roots in the community. We value relationships with our clients and team. While we provide a wide range of services, we understand that many decisions go beyond the numbers.

Our team consists of 5 CPAs and valued staff, many of whom who have been with us for over a decade. We value our relationships and have assembled a team with a varied range of experience and expertise.

Our clients cover a broad range of sizes and industries, and we pride ourselves on delivering quality service that exceeds client expectations.

We provide assurance, accounting, tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients consisting of companies in the property development and professional services industries, and a variety of other small and medium privately-owned and owner-operated businesses.

What we are looking for

We have an opening for a Senior Accountant.

Responsibilities and Expectations

Reporting to senior management, the Senior Accountants work collaboratively with a dedicated team of accounting and administrative professionals.

• Preparation of working paper files and financial statements for compilation and review engagements, including applicable tax returns and other required compliance.
• Preparation of personal & corporate tax returns and trust returns.
• Review of GST / PST / Payroll / WCB returns and other compliance filings.
• Monitoring of client deadlines to ensure client deadlines are met.
• Direct interaction with clients and CRA on behalf of clients.
• Proficient with CaseWare, Jazz-It, Tax-Prep and a working knowledge of QuickBooks and Sage, together with other commonly used applications in an accounting environment.

About you:

• A minimum of 2 years post designation public practice experience.
• You are experienced in the preparation and management of files.
• Strong communication skills are a must, and all applicants should have a strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• You have excellent organizational and time management skills, and a proven ability to take initiative and work independently.
• As a personable team player, you value a work environment that is healthy, supportive, fast paced, and fun.
• You are motivated to produce quality work and possess great problem-solving skills with a focus on solutions.
• You have a strong interest in public practice.

What we offer

We provide a competitive salary and compensation package, including extended health and dental benefits, professional development fees, membership dues, and a flexible work/life balance. We support career growth aspirations.

Job Types: Full-time (will consider less than full-time as well); Permanent

Benefits:

• Medical and dental care
• Paid time off
• Continued Professional Development
• Fun, inclusive office culture
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Flexible work schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person – remote may be a future consideration