Accounting Technician

Full job description

CPA Sole practitioner in the Vancouver/Burnaby area requires a full time Accounting Technician.

The main focus of this practice is the preparation of compiled financial statements and tax returns for owner/manager businesses. In addition, there will be exposure to review engagements, personal tax and bookkeeping.

Under the supervision of the practitioner, you will be responsible for the following:

Preparation of compiled financial statements under CSRS 4200 and T2 corporate tax returns

Preparation of reviewed financial statements

Preparation of T1 personal tax returns

Preparation of client bookkeeping on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. This will include the preparation of payroll, preparation of remittances for GST, PST, WCB and payroll.

Phone calls to CRA and various clients to deal with specific matters

Other administrative duties as required.

This position requires the candidate to have the following qualifications:

Working knowledge of Caseware and Caseview

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Working knowledge and experience with Quickbooks or Sage 50 accounting software

Working experience with Taxprep or a similar tax program

Experience working in a paperless environment would be an asset.

The position offers flexible working hours, time off between Christmas and New Years in addition to annual vacation, participation in the company medical plan, profit sharing bonuses and other benefits.

Please note that this position is NOT for students looking for experience in the CPA Pre-Approved Route or the Experienced Verification Route.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $46,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision care

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Overtime

Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-16