Accountant
An Edmonton client seeks an Accountant to join their team.
Accountant Highlights:
· Preparation of Compilation Working Papers and Financial Statements:
· Prepare detailed working papers that align with all balance sheet items, ensuring accuracy and reviewing variances.
· Use these working papers as the foundation for preparing tax returns and financial statements.
· Engage directly with clients to gather necessary information for file completion.
· Initially work under the guidance of a manager until fully comfortable with the firm's processes.
· Utilize software such as TPS, Caseware, Profile, QuickBooks, Sage, and Microsoft Office to perform tasks efficiently.
· Manage accounts for approximately 400 corporate and 800 personal tax clients across industries like construction, healthcare, restaurants, and sports management.
· Bookkeeping:
· Perform bookkeeping tasks including bank statement reconciliations and tracking capital assets.
· Handle approximately 10 client files per month, adjusting to the varying volume and complexity of each client.
· Reconcile items such as bank accounts, prepaid expenses, capital assets, income taxes, and related parties. The complexity of tasks will increase with experience.
· Receive ongoing training and mentorship from a manager, with access to prior year files for support.
· Preparation of Personal, Corporate, and GST Returns:
· Focus on personal tax returns during tax season (February to April).
· Work on corporate tax preparation from May to January.
· Prepare and reconcile GST returns for clients, with varying complexity based on transaction volume, filing frequency, and client payment history.
· Preparation of T4, T5, and Other Government Tax Slips:
· Annually prepare approximately 200 sets of T4, T5, T4A, and T5018 slips for various clients.
· Ensure compliance with government tax regulations in all engagements.
· Payroll and General Bookkeeping:
· Prepare general journal entries, maintain accounting records, and perform necessary reconciliations.
· Limited involvement in payroll; focus mainly on preparing government slips at year-end, as most clients manage payroll internally.
· Manage workload using a scheduling system, with a budget of hours allocated for each engagement, ensuring 2-4 weeks' worth of work ahead at any time.
· Technical Tax Compliance:
· Collaborate with other staff members on technical tax compliance, with tasks assigned based on complexity and individual skill sets.
· Respond to Government Correspondence:
· Regularly interact with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to respond to pre/post-assessment reviews, GST and payroll reviews, and reconcile client accounts and payments.
· Qualifications:
· Proficiency in accounting software including TPS, Caseware, Profile, QuickBooks, Sage, and Microsoft Office.
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client files and deadlines.
· Effective communication skills for client interactions and government correspondence.
· A background in tax preparation and bookkeeping is preferred.
Accountant Hours & Wage
· Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
· $60,000 - $70,000/year
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