Manager, Accounting

Kochhar & Co Chartered Professional Accountants is a locally owned firm with offices in Kelowna and Penticton. We provide accounting, tax, and consulting services to a wide variety of industries with a focus on small to medium local businesses. We are looking for a Senior Accountant who has public practice experience and is looking to grow their career via the educational opportunities available at our firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare and review financial statements with a focus on accuracy, details, and compliance in context to compilation engagements.
• Tax Services: Prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns and address client questions about the returns and other tax matters including planning, consulting and responses to CRA.
• Client Interaction: Communicate effectively with clients in verbal and written formats via in-person meetings, Zoom calls, phone calls, emails etc.
• Technology: Be extremely comfortable with the use of computers and accounting/tax software. We mainly utilize Profile, Case Ware, Quick Books, Excel, and Outlook.
• Mentorship: Provide training and guidance to other staff as needed to help further their professional development.
• Professional Development: We are looking for an individual willing to further their education by going through the CPA In-Depth Tax Program with the support of our firm.
• Accountability: You are expected to manage and complete your assigned tasks in a thoughtful and organized approach, asking for help or clarification when you need it.
• Additional Tasks: Undertake other tasks as required.

Qualifications

• CPA with at least three years of public practice experience.
• Strong knowledge of compilation engagements standards and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency with Profile, Case Ware, Quick Books, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive self-motivated and team oriented attitude.
• High level organization and time management skills with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new skills.