Accounting Manager
- Charlottetown, PE, Canada
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
About the Opportunity
We’re working with a growing professional accounting firm that takes a people-first approach to client service and career development. The firm offers a collaborative work environment where professionals are encouraged to build strong client relationships, develop their leadership skills, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA or an accountant nearing designation who is ready to take the next step in their public accounting career.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and review working paper files for audits, review engagements, and compilations (Notice to Reader engagements).
- Prepare and analyze financial statements and corporate and personal tax filings.
- Lead client engagements, manage competing priorities, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Support tax planning, compliance, and related advisory services.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and professional service.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior accounting staff.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and ongoing process improvements.
Qualifications and Experience
- CPA designation or nearing completion of the CPA program.
- Experience in public accounting, including exposure to financial statement preparation and tax compliance.
- Strong technical accounting, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
- A demonstrated interest in mentoring others and developing professionally.
- Familiarity with TaxPrep and CCH software would be an asset but is not required.
Compensation and Benefits
The firm offers a competitive compensation package and a flexible, supportive work environment, including:
- Salary: Competitive compensation package and a flexible, supportive work environment.
- Retirement: RRSP matching.
- Health and wellness: Wellness support and fitness benefits.
- Work-life balance: Flexible scheduling and remote work options.
- Additional benefits: Maternity leave top-up.
- Professional development: Opportunities for continued learning, mentorship, and career growth.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Accounting Manager at NLG - Next Level Group will oversee audit, review and compilation files, prepare financial statements and tax returns, and lead client work to meet deadlines. The role also involves building client relationships and guiding junior accounting staff.
Requirements
Candidates need a CPA designation or to be near completing the CPA program, plus public accounting experience with financial statements and tax compliance. Strong analytical, organizational and client communication skills are also required.
Skills
- Audit working paper review
- Corporate tax preparation
- Personal tax preparation
- Notice to Reader compilations
- Review engagements
- Tax planning
- TaxPrep
- CCH
- Engagement management
- Mentoring
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication
Benefits
- RRSP matching
- Wellness support and fitness benefits
- Flexible scheduling and remote work options
- Maternity leave top-up
- Professional development and mentorship
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Consulting
- Human Resources
Keywords
- Accounting Manager
- CPA
- public accounting
- audit
- review engagement
- compilation
- Notice to Reader
- financial statements
- tax compliance
- tax planning
- TaxPrep
- CCH
- mentorship
- accounting firm
Seniority
Manager
Perks
- Flexible hours
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Wellness program
Licences and certifications
- CPA
Tools
- TaxPrep
- CCH
Languages
- English