accountant Burlington

SB Partners

Full Time Burlington 70171 - 56894 CAD ANNUAL Today

Job description

Since 1974, SB Partners has been in the corner of family-owned businesses, privately-held companies, non-profit organizations and high-net-worth individuals. A full-service accounting firm, we provide strategic business advice and comprehensive accounting and tax services. We’re here to help businesses achieve their goals and are committed to our principles of community, accomplishment, innovation and empowerment.

As a Junior Audit Associate, you will exercise the knowledge of accounting principles you have gathered through your education/course work and apply that knowledge to real tasks and client engagements. You will work in tax and assurance and be introduced to a wide variety of industries and areas of practice to gain a full understanding of all aspects of the public accounting professional. You will work in a team and be mentored by a Manager or Senior Manager. This is a hybrid role.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Serve as a member of an audit team for audits of owner-managed businesses, including auditing sections such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, etc. in accordance with industry standards.
Prepare of Notice to Reader engagements, which includes preparing working paper files and corporate income tax returns in adherence with the firm’s formal policies and procedures
Prepare personal tax returns, trust returns, T4s, T5s
Communicate professionally with clients
Manage competing deadlines for multiple partners and managers while providing quality service to clients
Regularly communicate with managers on status of files
Proactively use resources to problem solve prior to escalating questions to manager
Assess file workload and communicate budget updates to manager
Ensure time worked on each file is accurately recorded in practice management system
Commit to achievement of CPA designation
Adhere to the firm's processes, all company policies, and the CPA Code of Professional Conduct.
Accept constructive performance feedback and develop strategies for improvement
Achievement of competencies for your level

Academic and Work-Related Qualifications

University graduate pursuing CPA designation
Non co-op stream students OR completed 3 or 4 co-op terms (depending on University) or non co-op stream

Work Experience and Skills

Strong client service and communication skills, both written and verbal
Good attention to detail
Self motivated, results driven
Willingness to be coached and mentored
Experience using CaseWare and TaxPrep software
Experience using QuickBooks or Simply Accounting
Knowledge of Accounting Standards for private enterprises
Experience using Excel
Demonstrate ability to use Document Management Tools

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Has transportation available as some travel may be required.
Sits at a desk for prolonged periods and works on a computer.
Works effectively within an open-concept environment with distractions (phones, conversations etc.).
Is able to deal with working in a high-stress environment with competing priorities, demanding deadlines, and interruptions.
Can accommodate remote work if required.
May work additional hours beyond the standard as required during late February, March, and April to assist/meet the firm’s objectives and responsibilities to provide client service.