Senior Tax/Compilation Accountant

We are a small boutique firm located in Victoria, BC with a team that works both remotely and in person and we are looking for a senior tax accountant who is the right fit to join us, ideally looking for a local person who can occasionally attend meetings in the office, but not necessary.

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• Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), CA
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience in a Canadianpublic accounting practice with direct extensive experience preparing year end procedures and ability to review work prepared by junior staff.
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Profile and Quickbooks Online/Desktop and ability to guide staff and clients to resolve bookkeeping issues both within the programs and accounting transactions
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Fast typing speed
• Strong listening, verbal and professional English writing skills; a helpful and friendly attitude will be expected when dealing with customers and other professionals on the phone, in writing and in person.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to stay focused and grasp concepts quickly.
• Able to work electronically in a paperless environment and communicate with remote co-workers while independently and reasonably searching for solutions before asking questions.
• Must encompass time management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments in addition to the ability to handle a demanding rapid fire workload while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines and be able to direct and coach others.
• Accountable to work consistent hours and check-in while working remotely.
• Strong understanding of math and conceptual logic.

Required tasks would include:

• Prepare and review work, including knowledge of the necessary steps to complete compilation reports on own without guidance that meet Canadian CPA engagement standards for reporting
• Compute taxes owed and prepare/review personal and corporate tax returns (and other tax compliance slips) ensuring compliance with government standards.
• Experience in reviewing DOD and T3 will be beneficial
• Oversee and review year-end tax forms (T4s and T5s)
• Respond to client questions and queries
• Raise identified technical issues
• Keep on top of and report the progress of engagements
• Oversee and review bank and other account reconciliations
• Work with accounting software and provide support to clients
• Develop and maintain relationships with client management
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes

A Criminal Record Check will be performed and references for previous work performed in relation to this position will be requested.

Although specific working times are flexible and to be agreed, the candidate must have an available start time between 5 am and 5:30pm PST.

Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, outline your relevant experience along with the work you are comfortable doing on your own without guidance.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Freelance

Salary: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V8W 3Z8