Junior​/Staff Accountant – Canadian Public Practice

We are a well-established CPA firm in Surrey looking for a Junior / Staff Accountant with at least one year of Canadian public practice experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the variety of public practice and wants a stable, friendly work environment with long-term staff.

You’ll work with a broad range of clients, so the work stays varied and interesting. The position will initially focus on bookkeeping, T1 personal tax returns and basic compilation engagements, with the opportunity to take on more advanced accounting and tax work if desired.

• Prepare bookkeeping and year-end files
• Prepare T1 personal income tax returns
• Prepare basic compilation engagements
• Assist with T2 corporate tax returns
• Prepare working papers and financial statements
• Assist with GST/HST filings and CRA correspondence
• Communicate directly with clients as your experience develops

• Minimum one year of Canadian public practice experience
• Experience preparing T1 returns
• Experience with bookkeeping and compilation files
• Strong accounting fundamentals
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines
• Experience with Case Ware, Canadian tax software, Quick Books, Sage or similar software is an asset.

A CPA designation or CPA enrolment is not required.

• Reduced work hours during the summer
• Medical benefits with employer cost sharing
• $500 annual health spending account
• Friendly, supportive office environment
• Long-term, stable staff
• Varied client work across many industries
• Opportunity to grow into more advanced tax, accounting or assurance work — but no pressure to do so

If you have Canadian public practice experience and are looking for a stable firm where you can do good work, continue developing your skills and enjoy some variety in your day, we’d like to hear from you.