Staff Accountant - Public Practice (Red Deer)

Swainson Alexander LLP; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A chartered professional accounting firm in Red Deer is looking for a diligent staff accountant to work directly with clients. This full-time position involves tax preparation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in bookkeeping and full-cycle accounting, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The firm offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Paid overtime

Paid group health and dental benefits

Paid parking

Bonus opportunities

Paid CPA dues

Extra time off at Christmas

Vacation time based on current level

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or full-cycle accounting.
• Experience in the preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in year-end working papers, financials, and tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and personal tax, payroll, and GST.
• Perform necessary tax preparation and filing.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Full-cycle accounting

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

CPA designation or working towards

Tools

I-Firm

Caseware

Jazz-it

Taxprep

Job description

A chartered professional accounting firm in Red Deer is looking for a diligent staff accountant to work directly with clients. This full-time position involves tax preparation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in bookkeeping and full-cycle accounting, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The firm offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and various benefits.