Staff Accountant

About Staffing Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Staff Accountant for a local public accounting firm in Calgary. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing payroll, and assisting with tax returns in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience, a post-secondary education, and ideally be pursuing CPA designation.

Benefits

Health Spending Plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience required.
• 2+ years of corporate tax experience required.
• Experience working in public practice.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and analyzing financial statements and management reports.
• Calculating and preparing payroll cheques and tax returns.
• Providing personal service to clients and collaborating with the team.

Skills

Detail oriented

Drive and initiative

Eager to learn and be a team player

Education

Post-secondary in related field

CPA designation (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quickbooks Online

Job description

Connecting you to Accounting jobs in Calgary!

About Staffing is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

We have partnered with a local client-orientated public accounting firm to support them in the recruitment process to find their next Staff Accountant.

Job ID: 41361

Job Type: Direct Hire

Category: Accounting – Staff Accountant

Our NE Calgary client is currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their tight knit, client-oriented team in the position of Staff Accountant.Joining a small yet mighty office, this crew of eight is a dynamic and versatile group who share a passion and drive to support one another while doing what they love.

Our client offers a warm and welcoming environment with the opportunity to continue to develop your career. If you love working with numbers and working with a great group of people, apply today!

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Preparing and analyzing financial statements and other management reporting
• Reconciling accounts and posting journal entries
• Calculating fixed assets and depreciation
• Calculating and preparing cheques for payroll
• Assisting in preparing corporate and personal income tax returns; T1’s, T4s, T5s, GST and other compliance returns
• Making updates using the client’s accounting software, including posting to general ledgers, reconciling accounts, and reviewing reports
• Collaborating with peers and management on file planning and completion, ensuring that time requirements are met
• Providing personal, attentive service to clients, encouraging productive working relationships

Education:

• Post-secondary in related field is considered an asset
• Ideally have or are working towards CPA designation

Qualifications:

• Criminal record check is required

Experience:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience is required
• 2+ years of corporate tax experience is required
• 2+ years of working in public practice
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Quickbooks Online are required

Skills:

• Shows drive and initiative
• Eager to learn and hungry to be a team player
• Detail oriented

Base Salary: $65,000 – 85,000 per year (based on experience)

• Health Spending Plan
• Tuition assistance

Work Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am to 5:30pm (flexible)
• Overtime to be expected during tax season*

Remote Work:

• This position is not remote. You are required to be on site.

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

About Staffing recruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with accounting jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.

About Staffing’s recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to accounting jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting accounting jobs so check back with us regularly.

A recruiter will keep your resume on file for future opportunities. If and when a position vacancy becomes available and you meet the requirements, a recruiter will reach out to begin the recruitment process.

Please reference Job ID:41361 in your application.