CPA Recent Graduate

We are a local CPA firm in Calgary, seeking a recent CPA graduate for owner manager clientele.

Our clients range from local, owner-managed enterprises in various industry sectors such as real estate, professionals, high-tech, distribution, hospitality, and service industry as well as investigative and forensic services. Our office is fully electronic and works a 4-day week in the summer months. This is a full-time position.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • We are currently looking for a entry level CPA to join our practice. The role of the CPA is to work in our general practice and liaise with Partners, clients, and staff in completing assurance, Tax, and special engagements for clients.
  • Technical Competence: Continuing to develop your technical knowledge and skills in all areas of general practice accounting and tax, with opportunity to develop special skill in investigative and forensic accounting.
  • The ability to work with diverse clients is required with special emphasis on:
    • Completing and/or reviewing client engagements, assurance, accounting, and tax
    • Understanding and awareness of changes to various accounting and tax rules
    • Acquire knowledge of the client’s business and industry and communications to clients on problem solving issues and opportunities.
    • Business Development and Client Support: Provide ongoing support to existing clients.
    • Good communication skills, both verbal and written

A successful candidate must possess the following capabilities and competencies:

  • Acquired a Chartered Professional Accountant designation or recently passed the CFE
  • Demonstrates accounting skill and aptitude with experience in Tax
  • Works well in a team-based organization an asset
  • Ability to manage and prioritize work activities
  • Ability to develop solid and effective relationships within a firm and gain the trust and respect of co-workers and clients
  • Ability to supervise junior staff and act as mentor
  • Demonstrates consistency in achieving results