Jan 6, 2023

Accountant Bookkeeper

RSW is a full-service CPA firm dedicated to serving the accounting and tax needs of privately held businesses and entrepreneurial owner families. A building block of our more than 70-year history is to uphold our excellent inclusive caring culture marked by “big picture” learning opportunities, through enhanced relationships with all including our Partners. We celebrate and promote cultural diversity in our workforce.

We are looking for candidates who are self-driven and are looking for a great workplace with excellent career advancement opportunities. The desired candidate will be responsible for maintaining and recording the day-to-day financial transactions of clients of the firm.

Role Summary:

Duties and responsibilities that you can expect to focus your efforts on:

• General correspondence and filing
• Preparation of Bank reconciliations A/R and A/P
• Calculation, reporting and filing of GST/QST reports, payroll and DAS and issues related to
• Ability to travel to clients on a regular basis
• Monthly and annual bookkeeping services using computerized bookkeeping systems
• Preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts and completing month-end closings
• Preparing personal and corporate tax returns
• Communicating with clients & government
• Working at our office and at clients’ premises
• Other related tasks

Position Requirements:

What you will need to succeed:

• AEC, DEP or DEC in Accounting, accounting firm experience preferrable
• 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Proficiency experience with such applications as Microsoft Office and accounting software such as Sage or Quicken
• A high level of proficiency with Quickbooks and Quickbooks Online (QB online) is a requirement
• Experience with multi-currency and multi-company accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (French and English)
• Proven organizational skills

Soft skills that the ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• Particular and constant attention to detail with superior active listening
• Time management
• Analytical ability
• Willingness and curiosity to continue learning
• Communication skills to engage with staff, clients, and financial authorities

Benefits we provide

• Employer contribution to a retirement savings plan
• Group Insurance/Life/Disability
• Access to employees and their families to a virtual health network
• Hybrid work environment
• Profit sharing plan
• A referral bonus for client and business development
• Reimbursement for approved courses/training/conferences geared toward continuous development

Those interested in exploring this career opportunity, are encouraged to direct their CV in full confidentiality, via email to: [email protected], along with their salary expectations.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted for an initial interview. No phone calls, please.