Staff Accountant

Bergeron & Co. is a professional accounting firm with offices located in Edmonton and Calgary. Since inception in 1981, the firm’s mission is to provide excellent bilingual accounting services and products to small and medium-sized businesses, not-for-profit organizations and individuals through a competent and efficient team. We are a full service firm providing assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services. We place a strong emphasis on professional development and our employees are encouraged to expand their knowledge base.

We are currently seeking a well-rounded bilingual accounting professional to join our Edmonton office. You will be involved in all aspects of the firm including, but not limited to, assurance, taxation and advisory engagements.

As part of an ever expanding firm this position promises to offer perpetual growth and learning in a vast field. Your future here would be extremely beneficial in increasing your knowledge. We view this position as one where learning is infinite and continuous.

We offer competitive compensation and a team work environment.

Responsibilities

*Preparing review and notice to reader working paper files, including financial statements. *Performing duties as part of an audit team that engage in external audits.

*Preparing personal and corporate income tax returns.

*Performing basic bookkeeping if required to complete files.

*Developing and maintaining relationships with clients.

*Other office duties as may be required.

Qualifications

*Must be fluent in both French and English due to the nature of our clients.

*Must be analytical, strategic, mature, and friendly.

*Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

*Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft office; experience using accounting and tax software (Taxprep, Quickbooks, Sage 50), and Caseware would be considered an asset.

*Enrolled and working towards obtaining a professional accounting designation.

*1 – 2 years’ experience in a public practice setting would be considered a definite asset.

Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. Thank-you in advance for your interest.