Senior Accountant

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join a growing boutique accounting, tax and advisory firm in Langley, BC. This role is designed for an experienced public practice accountant who is ready to take greater ownership of client files, build stronger relationships with business owners and work more closely with Partners and Managers. You will support a diverse portfolio of privately held businesses and their owners, combining year-end accounting and tax compliance with growing exposure to tax planning, business advisory, estate and succession planning, and outsourced CFO services. For someone looking to continue progressing in public practice, this position offers a path toward a Manager-level role as your technical, client management and leadership skills develop.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of year-end engagements for privately held corporate clients from initial information gathering through completion
• Prepare working papers, adjusting entries and financial statements
• Prepare and review compilation engagements and support review engagements
• Complete corporate income tax returns, related schedules and personal tax returns
• Identify accounting, tax and business issues and work with Managers and Partners to develop appropriate solutions
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions and keep engagements on schedule
• Build an understanding of each client's business, ownership structure and broader financial circumstances
• Manage multiple client files, deadlines and commitments with a high level of independence
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide practical coaching and feedback
• Support Staff Accountants with technical questions and file preparation
• Work with Partners and Managers on more complex accounting, tax and advisory matters
• Assist with CRA correspondence and information requests
• Gain exposure to tax planning, reorganizations, estate and succession planning, outsourced CFO services and other advisory assignments
• Contribute ideas that improve internal processes, templates and workflows as the firm grows

Requirements

• CPA designation or significant progress toward completing the CPA program
• Approximately 3-5+ years of Canadian public practice accounting experience
• Strong experience preparing year-end working paper files and financial statements for privately held companies
• Experience with compilation engagements and exposure to review engagements
• Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate and personal income tax compliance
• Good working knowledge of ASPE and accounting issues affecting privately held businesses
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines independently
• Confidence communicating directly with clients and asking the right questions to move files forward
• Ability to identify accounting, tax and business issues rather than simply process information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Comfortable taking ownership in a smaller, partner-led firm
• Experience with CaseWare, Taxprep or similar public practice software is an asset

Remuneration

• Base salary of $80,000-$90,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Extended health and dental benefits, with the majority of premiums covered by the firm
• CPA dues and professional development support
• Referral and business development commission opportunities
• Paid parking
• Firm closure between Christmas and New Year's
• Hybrid flexibility may be available following onboarding and once established in the role