Senior Staff Accountant
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
- Starts
- Closes
- CPA Status
- CPA Candidate
- Job Type
- Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant, or Staff Accountant to join our team! The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- 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;
- Familiarity with auditing financial statements of business clients as a team member or audit senior;
- Effective communication with our clients, government agencies and with our partners and staff;
- Possesses strong written and interpersonal communication skills dealing with a variety of clients and team members;
- Prior experience preparing personal tax returns;
- Familiar with software including CaseWare, TaxPrep, CCH iFirm, and Microsoft Office;
- Enjoys providing advice and training to junior staff members;
- Ability to function efficiently under pressure to meet tight deadlines;
- Possesses a strong desire to learn and grow and can self-start;
- Attendance in the office is expected but working from home or remotely on occasion is permitted if required.
Requirements:
- Newly designated CPA or CFE graduate;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
- Strong work ethic, excellent communication and organizational skills;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Proficiency with Simply Accounting and QuickBooks;
- Proficiency with CaseWare and TaxPrep programs;
- Candidate possessing an in-depth understanding of taxation concept is considered an asset.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
- Overtime and vacation pay
Benefits:
- Health and dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Tuition and/or professional fee reimbursement
- Paid exam days
Schedule:
- 7.5 hour shift
Experience:
- Public Practice Accounting: 3 to 4 years
- Five years of public accounting experience, preferably in a small or mid-sized firm is considered an asset
Work remotely:
- Available when necessary
Please submit a cover letter and resume to khaigh@quadrantaccounting.ca.