Job Description
Job Title: Junior Accounting Technician/Bookkeeper
Department: Fulfillment
Location: Lethbridge/Coaldale/Hybrid/Remote
Position: Full Time/Part Time
Direct Report: Fulfillment Manager
Job Overview
You are here to learn and grow your Accounting Career. We are here to guide you on your journey to uncover your potential in accounting.
Job Description
WHY YOU ARE HERE
To become a part of an exceptional team to deliver high quality assurance, provide great client service and learn what it takes to be an insightful accounting professional.
OBJECTIVES
To provide you with a great environment to develop your technical skills in compilations, reviews, bookkeeping and tax, an engaging culture, a long-term career, and many real-life learning opportunities.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Process Routine Transactions
· Learn best bookkeeping practices
· Filing GST Returns
· Process Payroll for clients
Prepare Working Papers & Support
· Working on T1s, T2s, Compilations and Review Engagements – as required.
· Preparing documents to support the information
· Review, investigate and correct discrepancies
Assist Accountants with Tasks
· Work with the entire Team as you learn Accounting
· Collaborate with our Team on different task
· Collect information to effect efficiency in files
Bookkeeping and Data
· Complete Bookkeeping projects for our clients
· Provide a consistent approach to Bookkeeping
· Help build the foundation for our Compilations through great Bookkeeping
· Perform high quality work for our clients
Learn and Challenge
· Work closely with your Team and Mentor
· Gain skills and knowledge
· Challenge yourself and the Team to grow together
QUALIFICATION - ESSENTIAL
· Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
· Beginner understanding of Bookkeeping, Payroll and more
· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
QUALIFICATIONS - DESIRABLE
· Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as CaseWare, QBO, Dext, TaxCycle
· Previous experience in customer service/client services
· Previous experience in an accounting role is an asset
CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPETENCIES
· A Problem Solver – a joy in solving problems
· An Active Learner – engaged in their own learning environment and willing to ask questions.
· Tech Savvy – excited with the opportunity tech can provide
· Hyper Organized – required to work successfully on multiple assignments at the same time
· Deadline Focused – lives for the rush of completing tasks on time
· Personable – enjoys talking to people and working with a team
· Number Cruncher – has a love for numbers and when everything balances
· Client Focused – we guide our clients to success in their unique situation.
· A Growth Mindset – focused on the possible instead of the impossible.
CORE VALUES
We believe everyone working with us is the Right Person, meaning they hold our Core Values. We also believe they are in the Right Seat, meaning they get it, want it, and will excel at it. If you don’t align with these, you will not fit in at our Firm:
· Curious Problem Solvers – We love to solve problems; we are continually looking for ways to do things a bit different for the purpose of value and efficiency. We plan, research, analyze, consider, and evaluate our actions and our projects.
· Accountable – We are accountable to doing great work for our Clients, we consider what comes before us and after us in order to meet our deadline and Client service expectations. We do what we say we are going to do and when we are going to do it.
· Roll Up Your Sleeves – Anyone will do anything to ensure that the Firm will accomplish our goals. We do accounting but we also do things that help our Firm grow. No one is unwilling to help out and share their expertise.
· Engaged & Dedicated Team – We are dedicated to you as a valuable member of our team. You are dedicated to us, and as a team we are dedicated to our clients. We act for the betterment of the firm first by being engaged with our Team & Clients.
HOW WILL YOU BE EVALUATED
This function will be evaluated at a performance level using weekly and periodic metrics specific to your 5 roles as part of our Firm scorecard model. Those metrics will evolve over time and may include: one on one conversations, performance reviews, and weekly scorecard review.
WHY CHOOSE IGNITE CPA?
We are more than your cookie cutter accounting Firm. You will become a member of a high performing Team that has a breadth of experience to help you gain a well-rounded understanding of how to help small to medium size business that those larger firms cannot offer. You will learn to be engaged with our Clients and have a positive impact on the finance function in their business. We are more than just ticking boxes; we want to Grow With You, Our Clients and The Firm. Do you want to be a part of that?
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
RRSP match
Work Location: In person
Department: Fulfillment
Location: Lethbridge/Coaldale/Hybrid/Remote
Position: Full Time/Part Time
Direct Report: Fulfillment Manager
Job Overview
You are here to learn and grow your Accounting Career. We are here to guide you on your journey to uncover your potential in accounting.
Job Description
WHY YOU ARE HERE
To become a part of an exceptional team to deliver high quality assurance, provide great client service and learn what it takes to be an insightful accounting professional.
OBJECTIVES
To provide you with a great environment to develop your technical skills in compilations, reviews, bookkeeping and tax, an engaging culture, a long-term career, and many real-life learning opportunities.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Process Routine Transactions
· Learn best bookkeeping practices
· Filing GST Returns
· Process Payroll for clients
Prepare Working Papers & Support
· Working on T1s, T2s, Compilations and Review Engagements – as required.
· Preparing documents to support the information
· Review, investigate and correct discrepancies
Assist Accountants with Tasks
· Work with the entire Team as you learn Accounting
· Collaborate with our Team on different task
· Collect information to effect efficiency in files
Bookkeeping and Data
· Complete Bookkeeping projects for our clients
· Provide a consistent approach to Bookkeeping
· Help build the foundation for our Compilations through great Bookkeeping
· Perform high quality work for our clients
Learn and Challenge
· Work closely with your Team and Mentor
· Gain skills and knowledge
· Challenge yourself and the Team to grow together
QUALIFICATION - ESSENTIAL
· Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
· Beginner understanding of Bookkeeping, Payroll and more
· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
QUALIFICATIONS - DESIRABLE
· Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as CaseWare, QBO, Dext, TaxCycle
· Previous experience in customer service/client services
· Previous experience in an accounting role is an asset
CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPETENCIES
· A Problem Solver – a joy in solving problems
· An Active Learner – engaged in their own learning environment and willing to ask questions.
· Tech Savvy – excited with the opportunity tech can provide
· Hyper Organized – required to work successfully on multiple assignments at the same time
· Deadline Focused – lives for the rush of completing tasks on time
· Personable – enjoys talking to people and working with a team
· Number Cruncher – has a love for numbers and when everything balances
· Client Focused – we guide our clients to success in their unique situation.
· A Growth Mindset – focused on the possible instead of the impossible.
CORE VALUES
We believe everyone working with us is the Right Person, meaning they hold our Core Values. We also believe they are in the Right Seat, meaning they get it, want it, and will excel at it. If you don’t align with these, you will not fit in at our Firm:
· Curious Problem Solvers – We love to solve problems; we are continually looking for ways to do things a bit different for the purpose of value and efficiency. We plan, research, analyze, consider, and evaluate our actions and our projects.
· Accountable – We are accountable to doing great work for our Clients, we consider what comes before us and after us in order to meet our deadline and Client service expectations. We do what we say we are going to do and when we are going to do it.
· Roll Up Your Sleeves – Anyone will do anything to ensure that the Firm will accomplish our goals. We do accounting but we also do things that help our Firm grow. No one is unwilling to help out and share their expertise.
· Engaged & Dedicated Team – We are dedicated to you as a valuable member of our team. You are dedicated to us, and as a team we are dedicated to our clients. We act for the betterment of the firm first by being engaged with our Team & Clients.
HOW WILL YOU BE EVALUATED
This function will be evaluated at a performance level using weekly and periodic metrics specific to your 5 roles as part of our Firm scorecard model. Those metrics will evolve over time and may include: one on one conversations, performance reviews, and weekly scorecard review.
WHY CHOOSE IGNITE CPA?
We are more than your cookie cutter accounting Firm. You will become a member of a high performing Team that has a breadth of experience to help you gain a well-rounded understanding of how to help small to medium size business that those larger firms cannot offer. You will learn to be engaged with our Clients and have a positive impact on the finance function in their business. We are more than just ticking boxes; we want to Grow With You, Our Clients and The Firm. Do you want to be a part of that?
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
RRSP match
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Bookkeeper/ Junior Accounting Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
