Staff Accountant

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team! The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Desire to live and work in a small community.
• Confidence in preparation of financial statements and tax returns in accordance with Firm standards for clients in a variety of businesses and non-profit enterprises.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills dealing with a variety of clients, government agencies and staff.
• Prior experience preparing personal and corporate tax returns.
• Familiar with software including CaseWare, Profile, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to function efficiently under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Possesses a strong desire to learn and grow and can self-start and finish files.
• Public Practice Accounting experience: preferably in a small or mid-sized firm is considered an asset.

Requirements:

• Designated CPA or CPA Candidate(we don't do audits or reviews so no hours available to complete designation);
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
• Strong work ethic, and organizational skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Proficiency with Sage (Simply Accounting) and QuickBooks;
• Proficiency with CaseWare and Profile programs;

Job Type: 6 month contract position potentially turning into Full-time permanent.

Pay is commensurate with experience and knowledge. Expected work week would be 40 hours per week with extra hours February to May.

• Flexible schedule
• Training Tuition and/or professional fee reimbursement
• Bonus on realized revenue from new clients brought in by the employee

Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to William@carstairsaccounting.com. We will continue to recruit for the position until we find the right fit. However we would like to have that person start in January  2025.