Performing full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, adjusting entries, and year-end procedures Preparing year-end working papers and financial statements Preparing or assisting with personal (T1) and corporate (T2) income tax returns and related schedules Preparing HST returns, payroll filings, and other government remittances Reviewing accounting records and identifying discrepancies, unusual transactions, and required adjustments Coordinating with clients to obtain accounting records, tax information, and supporting documentation Communicating directly with clients regarding accounting, tax, and financial reporting matters Handling CRA correspondence, Notices of Assessment/Reassessment, information requests, and other CRA inquiries Preparing professional correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation Maintaining accurate and well-organized electronic client files Supporting tax planning and other accounting or business advisory assignments For experienced candidates, independently managing assigned client files from information collection through completion and assisting with the review and development of junior staff Performing other accounting, taxation, client service, and administrative duties as required
For Accounting Associate candidates: Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field Recent graduates with relevant accounting education will be considered 1?3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or tax experience Sound understanding of basic accounting principles Strong willingness to learn and develop practical accounting and tax skills For Senior Accounting Associate candidates: Approximately 3+ years of relevant accounting and tax experience, preferably in a public accounting, bookkeeping, or small-business accounting environment Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and year-end procedures Experience preparing financial statements and corporate tax returns Ability to independently manage client files and communicate directly with clients Experience dealing with CRA inquiries and correspondence Ability to identify accounting and tax issues and bring them to the attention of management