Junior Associate, A&A

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. But that doesn’t mean we’re only about spreadsheets and number crunching. When we come to work daily, we are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities. This includes building strong relationships with all the people we serve — our clients, our team members and our community.

What matters most to us is staying connected, versatile and accessible. These are the qualities that allow us to make a real difference in people’s lives and empower them to reach their full potential.

We are an exceptional company – we embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together. We seek inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers to uncover victories across diverse sectors.

We don't hire for compatibility; we hire for contribution. We search for candidates who embody our core values:
Advancement, Accountability, Empathy, Intention, Openness, and Uniqueness. If you're enthusiastic about KRP, flourish in a dynamic setting, and aspire to collaborate with a brilliant, diverse team, we'd love to hear from you!

At KRP, you will be exposed to all facets of public accounting. Your work experience as an articling student ranges from handling an entire file within the first few weeks of work, preparing individual, corporate, and trust tax returns, to providing assurance services as a team member on larger assignments. You will be given the opportunity for involvement and participation in the “whole picture” on assignments, an integral part of training at work and for your CPA studies and the CFE.

We also provide ongoing mentoring and training for students to enable you to succeed at each level of the CPAWSB program including the CFE. You will gain a set of marketable skills directly applicable to your studies that will help you in your CFE and ensure your success.

• Prepare compilation engagements, personal taxes, audits and reviews
• Plan and review and a variety of engagements as required, as the individual progresses in their role
• Assist with a variety of accounting tasks and projects
• Assume the position of trusted liaison between managers, partners and clients
• Prepare financial statements and tax returns for corporate, personal, and trust clients
• Apply accounting principles and auditing procedures to ensure client records are properly prepared
• Identify issues and potential solutions and make recommendations for best solution
• Work within time budgets, monitors progress to budget and meets deadlines
• Accept responsibility for role within work teams
• Participate in education and training programs

• Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institute with a major in Accounting
• Completion of all required CPA pre-requisite courses, as outlined by CPA Alberta
• Knowledge and experience working in accounting software such as Case Ware, Tax Prep, Quick Books, and Simply Accounting would be an asset
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel would be an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, capable of multitasking various tasks, projects, and strategic improvement initiatives
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and embodying our core values
• A total rewards package, including above market salary and annual bonuses
• Three weeks vacation and winter holiday office closure (starting base)
• 100% employer match on medical and dental benefits
• Health spending account
• On-site fitness center
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• A flexible and remote working model
• A unique opportunity to build, grow, and leave your impact on a local firm