Accountant (FT)
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a small local public accounting firm: Accounting, business tax returns and/or individual tax returns.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Preparation of federal, state and local income tax returns for individuals and various types of corporate entities including but not limited to C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, etc.
- Tax Compliance (Domestic & International).
- Support in audits, review and compilation of books of the clients.
- Transaction data entry, account reconciliation, general ledger write-up and journal entry preparation for adjustment of books as required by US GAAP.
- Period-End Close Process Management.
- Preparation of payroll, sales tax, and other miscellaneous business filings as requested.
- Compilation, Analysis, and Presentation of Financial Statements.
- Reconciliation of Bank Accounts, Credit Lines, & Loan Payments.
- Manage Integrity of Accounting and Transaction Software Systems & Processes.
- Effective workpaper preparation in compliance with firm standards and procedures.
- Research and resolution of accounting and tax issues for clients.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, finance or related field is preferred -- CPA or CPA Candidate is a definite plus!
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a small local public accounting firm: Accounting, business tax returns and/or individual tax returns.
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, as well as financial statement and tax preparation software -- experience in QuickBooks and Creative Solutions/UltraTax or other relevant accounting/tax software.
- Ability to multi-task and be agile while maintaining attention to detail.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare individual and corporate tax returns and business filings, support audits, and maintain client books through transaction entry, reconciliations, general ledger updates, and period-end close. Compile and present financial statements, manage accounting systems and processes, prepare compliant workpapers, and research and resolve client accounting and tax issues.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, finance, or a related field is preferred, and CPA status or candidacy is a plus. The role calls for at least three years of relevant experience at a small local public accounting firm, strong computer skills including Excel and Word, familiarity with accounting and tax software, and the ability to multitask with attention to detail.
Skills
- Tax Return Preparation
- Domestic and International Tax Compliance
- Audit Support
- Bookkeeping
- Transaction Data Entry
- Account Reconciliation
- General Ledger
- Journal Entry Preparation
- US GAAP
- Period-End Close
- Payroll Filings
- Sales Tax Filings
- Workpaper Preparation
- Tax and Accounting Research
- QuickBooks
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Federal Income Tax Returns
- State Income Tax Returns
- Local Income Tax Returns
- C-Corporations
- S-Corporations
- LLCs
- Domestic Tax Compliance
- International Tax Compliance
- Audits
- Bookkeeping
- US GAAP
- Period-End Close
- Payroll Filings
- Sales Tax
- Financial Statements
- Bank Reconciliation
- Credit Lines
- Loan Payments
- Workpapers
- CPA
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Creative Solutions
- UltraTax
- Public Accounting