Staff Accountant

Patrick Wong & Co; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Vancouver is looking for a Staff Accountant to assist the accounting manager in various engagements. The role involves preparing financial statements, tax reports, and client interactions, requiring at least two years of public service experience and a CPA qualification. Ideal candidates will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in public service.
• Proficient spoken and written English; Cantonese/Mandarin is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate financial statements and related working papers.
• Prepare personal and corporate income tax reports.
• Provide accounting records to clients and work at client’s premises.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Management

Initiative

Communication

Education

Completion of college/vocational or technical training

CPA or CPA student

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Staff Accountant (Public Service)

Main function:

Providing full assistance and support to accounting manager and accounting supervisor(s) on different forms of accounting engagement.

Reports to: Principal Accountant

Supervised by: Accounting Manager(s)

Duties:

• Prepare corporate financial statements and related working papers;
• Follow-up with clients and Canada Agency as required;
• Prepare personal and corporate income tax reports;
• Prepare GST, PST, payroll and other government remittances;
• Provide accounting records to clients and work at client’s premises as required;
• Perform audit work and inventory count at client’s premises as required;
• Compile financial reports in accordance to different type of accounting engagement including “Taxation”, “Review Engagement” and audit review with supervision as required;
• Facilitate company marketing and promotion plan and efforts to develop new business e.g. seminars, client’s visits and meetings. Any other related accounting duties assigned by supervisor/Partner from time to time, not specified above.

Working Conditions:

• Work weeks are 5 days, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, starting at 10am – 6pm (with half hour unpaid lunch break);
• The position will be assigned different clients’ files to handle and complete;
• The position might be required to work at clients’ sites from time to time to perform accounting and audit work.

Employment Requirements:

• Completion of college/vocational or technical training
• CPA, CPA student
• At least 2 years experience in public service
• Proficient spoken and written English, Cantonese/Mandarin is an asset

Expected Standard

• Punctual, meticulous, reliable and responsible in delivering job assignments
• A team player with courteous and helpful manners with clients and colleagues
• Initiative to learn and take up new assignments as an ongoing skill enhancement process
• Report promptly to Manager or supervisor on work-in-progress and any related issues
• Be resourceful and updated of CRA T1 and T2 reporting rules by reading CRA website or accounting reference books.