public accountant
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
5 years or more
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Computer and technology knowledge
Security and safety
Health benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for Indigenous people
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
5 years or more
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
Work setting
- Auditing firm or department
- On-site customer service
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Various locations
- Accounting firm
- Financial services industry
Tasks
- Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
- Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
- Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
- Train staff
- Analyze clients' financial records
- Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
- Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
- Develop financial plans for clients
- Prepare reports and audit findings
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
- Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
- Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
- Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
- Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
- Analyze financial documents and reports
- Examine accounting records
- Provide financial, business and tax advice
- Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
- Variance analysis
- Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
- 1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Chartered Accountants (CA) Designation
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Computer and technology knowledge
- Accounting software
- CANTAX
- Simply Accounting
- Quick Books
- Caseware/Caseview
- MS Office
- Internet
- MS Excel
- MS Windows
- MS Outlook
- Sage Accounting Software
- Accounting
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Willing to travel regularly
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Internet access
- Cellular phone
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Adaptability
- Due diligence
- Proactive
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Long-term care insurance
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage accounting systems and records, prepare financial statements and tax returns, and analyze clients’ financial information to provide financial, business, and tax advice. Conduct audits and compliance reviews, prepare reports and findings, and recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least five years of experience are required; the posting also lists Chartered Accountant (CA) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) credentials. Candidates should have accounting software and Microsoft Office skills, strong communication and organizational abilities, and be willing to travel regularly, including for extended periods.
Skills
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Financial Analysis
- Tax Preparation
- Financial Planning
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Systems
- Variance Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Client Advisory
- Staff Training
- QuickBooks
- CaseWare/CaseView
- CANTAX
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Bonus
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Free Parking
- Paid Learning and Training
- Paid Time Off
- Team-Building Opportunities
- Wellness Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
Keywords
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Financial Services
- Accounting Firm
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- Financial Statements
- Balance Sheets
- Profit and Loss Statements
- Accounting Systems
- Internal Controls
- Income Tax Returns
- Income Tax Act
- Regulatory Compliance
- Field Audits
- Variance Analysis
- Cost Reporting
- CANTAX
- Simply Accounting
- QuickBooks
- CaseWare/CaseView
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sage Accounting Software