Senior Accountant

This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team in a growing, progressive public practice accounting firm. 

Vanderluit + Associates Inc. is a well-established Chartered Professional Accountants firm.  We provide assurance, accounting, tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients consisting of companies in the construction and professional services industries, non-profit organizations, and a variety of other small and medium privately-owned and owner-operated businesses.  We pride ourselves on delivering quality service that exceeds client expectations.  We are conveniently located in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver.

We have an opening for a Senior Accountant.  The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with a minimum of 2 years post designation public practice experience in Assurance.  Reporting to the Partners and Manager, you will be working collaboratively with a dedicated team of accounting and administrative professionals. 

Responsibilities and Expectations:

  • Preparation and/or review of working paper files and financial statements for compilation, review and audit engagements, including applicable tax returns and other required compliance.
  • Preparation and/or review of personal & corporate tax returns, trust returns, and charity information returns.
  • Preparation and/or review of HST / GST / PST / WCB returns and other compliance filings. 
  • Monitoring of client deadlines to ensure client deadlines are met.
  • Supervision and training of junior staff members and review of their work.
  • Direct interaction with clients and CRA on behalf of clients.
  • Working knowledge of CaseWare, CaseView, QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, Taxprep, and the Microsoft Office together with other commonly used applications in an accounting environment.
  • Knowledge of IFRS reporting is an asset.

Competencies:

You have a strong interest in public practice.  You are experienced in the preparation, review and management of Assurance engagement files.  Strong communication skills are a must and all applicants should have a strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.  You have excellent organizational and time management skills, and a proven ability to take initiative and work independently and in groups.  As a personable team player, you value a work environment that is healthy, supportive, fast paced, and fun.  You are motivated to produce quality work and possess great problem-solving skills with a focus on solutions.  

Remote working will be considered for out of province applicants. 

A minimum of 2 years post designation public practice experience in assurance is required.

 Job Title:        Senior Accountant

We provide a competitive market salary, including extended health and dental benefits, professional development fees, membership dues, and a four-day work week in the summer.

Please send us your resume and a cover letter.  We thank all applicants for their interest.  We regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.