Staff Accountant

TAAG Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join a collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional service to clients. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, preparing comprehensive reports, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment that values teamwork and client relationships. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to contribute to a people-first culture, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a firm that prioritizes personal connections and fosters professional growth in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably with SMEs.
• Accounting designation or actively pursuing CPA required.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle accounting duties and maintain the general ledger.
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns accurately and timely.

Skills

Full cycle accounting

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Tax preparation

Excel

Sage Simply Accounting

QuickBooks

CaseWare

GAAP/ASPE knowledge

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting

Accounting designation (CGA, CA, CMA, CPA)

Tools

Excel

Sage Simply Accounting

QuickBooks

Tax Prep

CaseWare

Job description

TAAG is a multidisciplinary firm offering a wide range of services for small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, governmental and non-governmental organizations. TAAG’s service lines include accounting and bookkeeping, tax planning, multi-family office services including wealth management, business and corporate law, and marketing and design. We are currently seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team.

The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and assisting with the day-to-day accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform full cycle accounting duties, including bookkeeping and financial operations.
2. Maintain the general ledger by posting journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
3. Perform personal and corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, along with related schedules.
4. Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
5. Complete periodic bank reconciliations.
6. Support month-end and year-end close processes.
7. Prepare and file HST returns and payroll remittances.
8. Prepare Tax assessments and reassessments for confirmation and accuracy.
9. Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes.
10. Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
11. Work collaboratively with members of the Staff Accounting team to achieve shared goals.
12. Actively promote the firm’s services to clients and prospects.

Qualifications:

1. At least two years of relevant work experience, preferably with small-to-medium businesses.
2. Holds an accounting designation (CGA, CA, CMA, CPA) or is actively pursuing a CPA with a post-secondary degree in accounting.
3. Familiarity with GAAP/ASPE is preferred.
4. Proficient in Excel, Sage Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, Tax Prep, and CaseWare.
5. Skilled at managing challenging situations with sound judgment and effective problem-solving.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to address client inquiries in person, by phone, and in writing.
7. Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
8. A collaborative and supportive team player.
9. Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

Why TAAG?

The numbers are secondary to the person sitting in front of us or on the other side of the phone. Every single one of us takes ownership of what we do for each other and for clients. Our team provides a warm environment for clients and solves problems collaboratively. We treat everyone with friendliness and care.

Apply Today!

If you are interested to apply, please submit your resume to Human Resources at [e-mail]

TAAG Accounting is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.