Accountant

Trent Sismey Inc. is a Professional Accounting office located in beautiful Salmon Arm, BC. With an entrepreneurial mindset and “Real World” experiences, we partner with clients to understand their business needs and provide unmatched service and support. The firm has seen incredible growth over the last 8 years and with the support of a full accounting team, administrative team, and a great office location, we look forward to continuing this growth.

We are currently seeking a skilled Accountant with bookkeeping, personal and corporate tax experience to join our team.

Specifically, the Accountant is responsible for:

File preparation

· Complete periodic bookkeeping as required to prepare files for year end compliance process.

· Assist with regular compliance filings including GST returns, WCB, T4 and T5 returns.

· Assist in the completion of Canadian personal and corporate tax engagements.

· Prepare and complete working papers, financial statements and tax returns according to Firm and regulatory standards for clients in a variety of businesses and non-profit enterprises.

· Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address tax compliance issues and prepare responses.

Client Service

· Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients by understanding their accounting needs and providing effective solutions and advice.

· Acts as the primary point of contact for client communications to answer questions, resolve issues and manage expectations.

· Provides innovative and insightful recommendations to support client’s financial needs and decision-making processes.

Qualifications

· 2 or more years of accounting experience in public practice or a related role

· Post secondary education or equivalent work experience in public accounting or the preparation of personal tax is preferred.

· Experience in the preparation of Canadian tax returns and compliance as well as research and documentation of tax issues.

· Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Taxprep, QuickBooks/QBO and Sage Accounting is preferred.

In addition to these qualifications, the ideal candidate is resilient, resourceful and solutions-oriented, and demonstrates:

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· A client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality individualized service, and

· An interest in contributing to the success of a growing firm.

What you can expect from us:

· Full time employment with an attractive base salary (based on skills and experience).

· Strong team environment and a work/life balance living in the beautiful Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. Open to flexible summer hours for the ideal candidate.

· Team oriented culture with an entrepreneurial mind-set.

· Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.

· Be rewarded with generous paid time off including most Fridays for the months of July and August, and

· RRSP matching contribution plan, bonus program eligibility, health and dental benefits, and professional development assistance.

This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. The incumbent will be required to work extra hours outside of regular business hours, based on business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2W7 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2W7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person