Job Location: Halifax
Lyle Tilley Davidson Chartered Professional Accountants is a mid-size Chartered Professional Accounting firm dedicated to providing excellence in accounting, audit, and tax services to our personal, corporate, and not for profit clients. Our commitment has resulted in the continued growth of our firm and now provides an outstanding career opportunity for the right individual.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent compensation package including financial assistance and study support in the CPA program, pension plan, health benefits and health and wellness spending account. We recognize the importance of a balanced lifestyle offering shortened work week during the summer and fall months, participation in various recreation sports leagues, and the opportunity for an exciting career in the heart of Downtown Halifax.
We are seeking a recent university graduate with a major in accounting, or a student currently eligible to enroll in the CPA program. Students will be guided by more experienced seniors and managers with CPA designations.
Initial Responsibilities Would Include
- Preparation of compilation engagement working papers and financial statements
- Preparation of T2 corporate tax returns / T1044 NPO returns
- Assistance on audit engagements led by experienced CPAs
- Preparation of T1 personal tax returns
- Preparation of other information returns (T3, T4, T5)
- Basic bookkeeping work / summarizing bank activity
- Completion of professional development activities
Once enough experience is obtained, responsibilities will expand to include:
- Preparation of review engagement working papers and financial statements
- Preparation and leadership of audit engagement working papers and financial statements
- Preparation of T1030 charity returns
- More complex tax work such as capital dividend elections
- Assurance work aside from financial statement audits, such as cost audits and compensation reporting
- Other miscellaneous work such as business valuations, mergers, and tax planning
Job Requirements
Undergraduate degree with a major in accounting, including all courses required to be eligible for entry into the CPA program. Please refer to the transfer credit guide on CPA Atlantic's website to ensure you meet the grade standard for all required courses.
Jessica Prall, CPA
Email: jessicap@LTDCA.com
Lyle Tilley Davidson Chartered Professional Accountants
1718 Argyle Street, Suite 720
Halifax, NS B3J 3N6
Phone: (902) 423-7225
Fax: (902) 422-3649
