Accounting Technician

仕事内容

We are a mid-sized accounting firm based in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick with a 40+ year history and a great reputation. We are looking for a confident, experienced, self-starter, with a good dose of common sense, who likes to learn new things, performs full cycle bookkeeping for business clients, can work with multiple software applications, and performs CRA administration tasks with their blindfolds on (or has the competency to do so with some training). We have a great client base of small and medium size businesses that is growing steadily by word of mouth that has diverse accounting needs and we are looking to strengthen the technical accounting side of our firm.

We are looking for someone with a good attitude, who likes to be organized as much as they like accounting and enjoys interacting with clients to join our relaxed informal work environment. The office is generally open Monday to Friday, 8 – 5 pm, but we accommodate flexible arrangements for both clients and staff, with the ability to work remotely when needed. Overtime is required February through to April and occasionally at other times throughout the year, based on the clients’ needs.

Job Duties

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year end bookkeeping engagements
• Prepare account reconciliations (bank, credit cards, HST, payroll, shareholder, inter-company accounts, etc.)
• Prepare all manner of tax returns ensuring compliance with government standards (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T5018, GST/HST, PD7-A, etc.)
• Collaborate with client engagement team regarding roles, responsibilities, and deadlines
• Work with multiple accounting software packages and provide support to clients
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and assist in the implementation to improve work processes and raise technical issues with management

Experience and Education Requirements

• Solid understanding and significant experience with business and accounting principles
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft products
• Experience working with both desktop-based and online accounting and tax software such as CaseWare, ProFile/TaxPrep, QuickBooks, QBO, Sage 50, Sage Cloud, WAVE, FreshBooks, Xero, etc is an asset
• Relevant work experience in a public accounting firm is an asset
• Experience in running your own business, working in a family-run business, or earning results-based remuneration like commissions so you can personally relate to our clients, is an asset

Personal Characteristics

• Displays positivity, enthusiasm, optimism, drive, and passion while maintaining a high level of productivity
• Knows what it takes to work hard, take initiative, and be part of a cohesive, positive, and successful team
• Have an easy-going and laid-back sense of humor
• Able to adapt and learn new technology, applications, and software quickly
• Maintain a high level of customer service and product quality while taking pride in your work
• Professional whose honesty, integrity, high ethical standards, and open communication (while respecting confidentiality) contributes to effectively expressing ideas and conveying information in timely business writing, conversations, and interactions with others
• Successfully manages multiple assignments, adapts to changing priorities and can work both independently and as part of a team
• Willing to work extended hours and some Saturdays during peak seasons (February through April)

Compensation

• Base salary will be based on experience and education
• 3 weeks (6%) vacation pay
• Ability to bank hours to allow for flexible or compressed scheduling
• New client recruitment commissions
• Employer–matching RRSP plan contributions
• Full Health & Dental Benefits with additional Health Spending Account

To Apply

If this sounds like a fit for you, Our Practice Manager, Louella, is accepting application packages. Please send your resume along with a cover letter stating the following:

• Why we should screen in your application to the next phase;
• How your skills and experience would apply to our office; and
• If you have had prior experience in a public practice accounting firm

Apply early as this position will only be open until a suitable candidate is found! We appreciate all applications, however, only those screened into the next step in the process will be contacted.

Reference ID: Accounting Technician 2021

Application deadline: 2021-09-04

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work remotely:

• No