Senior Accountant

Our Company
Kirk CPA Professional Corporation is a small, but mighty, online accounting company providing monthly services to entrepreneurs. We’re hard-working and detail-oriented, but laid-back and don’t believe in accounting emergencies. We’re a remote team and believe in setting our own hours while ensuring we get our work done on time.

Your New Role
Your new role with Kirk CPA Professional Corporation as an accountant is permanent, part-time employment. You will work with the CEO and clients to complete year-end reviews of QuickBooks Online files, prepare workpaper files, prepare and file corporate tax returns, answer client questions, file GST/HST returns, prepare and file personal tax returns, and review the work of teammates. You will work directly with our CEO, bookkeeping team, and virtual assistant. We’re growing rapidly and once you are able to build trust with the team and our clients, you will take on more complex responsibilities as the company develops. This will include managing a team, being involved in strategic planning, and other opportunities tailored to what your goals are.

You Will Need
Essential

• 1+ year of management experience
• 3+ years of experience with QuickBooks Online
• 1+ years of experience with Profile Tax software
• 3+ years of experience preparing compilation engagements
• 3+ years of experience preparing personal and corporate tax returns
• Corporate tax filing experience specifically in Alberta and/or Ontario
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Teams
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Exceptional organization and time management skills

Ideal, but Not Required

• Karbon experience
• Dext experience
• QuickBooks Workpapers experience

Your Day to Day

• Review QuickBooks Online files to:
• Ensure transactions are categorized properly
• Review GST/HST coding for accuracy
• Review A/R and A/P for old transactions and unapplied credits
• Review bank and credit card accounts for accuracy and completeness
• Other ad-hoc requirements
• Troubleshoot QuickBooks Online issues for clients and our bookkeeping team
• Prepare and file t-slips
• Year-end QuickBooks Online file reviews
• Preparation of year-end workpapers, and review of workpapers prepared by others
• Prepare corporate taxes using Profile Tax software, and review taxes prepared by others
• Prepare personal taxes using Profile Tax software, and review taxes prepared by others
• Use Karbon to manage workload and deadlines
• Use Karbon to manage a direct report’s workload and deadlines
• Review GST/HST returns prepared by other team members
• Prepare and post year-end adjusting entries
• Communicate with clients to request documents and statements
• Meet with clients to discuss tax strategy, basic financial analysis, and business strategy

Who You Are
You are a strong communicator who knows how to actively listen to clients. You understand accountant “speak”, but don’t use jargon with clients. You are confident in your experience and are willing to challenge the status quo when something is incorrect or not working. Your personality is laid-back enough to roll with what comes your way but are energetic when working on projects and tasks. You have a keen eye for efficiencies and streamlining processes. You have high attention to detail but know how to use your time productively.

What’s in It for You
We’re a small team which means you’ll have a real impact on the way we do things rather than be a tiny cog in a big machine. Because we value a flexible work environment, you’ll be offered a super flexible work schedule and challenging work.

This is all done remotely so you can work from anywhere and you have the freedom to choose your hours. The CEO does not like to micromanage and empowers you to reach your deadlines and goals in the way that works best for you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance

Salary: $45.00-$55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• QuickBooks Online: 3 years (required)
• corporate tax: 1 year (required)
• personal tax: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Remote