Accountant - Public Practice

Company: PMT Chartered Professional Accountants LLP

Location: 101-262 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2M2

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: CA$54,106.34 - CA$80,000.00 per year (Based on experience)

About PMT Chartered Professional Accountants LLP

We are a busy, growing CPA firm located in Quesnel, BC.  We provide a range of high-quality, personalized accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. We pride ourselves on providing an outstanding, collaborative work environment for our employees.

Experience a Great Work-Life Balance

Our area offers a wide range of activities in the beautiful Cariboo region, such as hiking, biking, fishing, paddling, skiing, snowboarding, and much more! Housing affordability and short commutes in Quesnel allow for an unbeatable quality of life.

The Opportunity

We currently have an opening for an energetic and enthusiastic Accountant who is a strong multi-tasker and ready to take on the challenges of a busy accounting office. This position is 100% in-person at our Quesnel office and offers genuine advancement opportunities to grow with the firm.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare working paper files and financial statements for assurance (Review/Audit) and compilation engagements.
• Prepare Canadian corporate tax returns, trust returns, and personal tax returns.
• Manage compliance matters, including BC PST and GST filings, payroll, and navigate WorkSafeBC reporting requirements.
• Assist local clients with bookkeeping-related queries and other ad-hoc financial questions.
• Maintain strong, reliable relationships with Cariboo-based, owner-managed businesses (e.g., forestry, agriculture, logistics, and retail).
• Communicate and liaise with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on complex tax-related matters.
• Mentor, train, and support junior accounting staff and technicians.
• Contribute to special client projects and other related tasks as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant Canadian public accounting experience, with a strong preference for candidates possessing British Columbia public practice experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ASPE and ASNPO, including a solid grasp of BC-specific corporate tax credits and provincial regulations.
• Experience working with public accounting and tax software, with CaseWare and/or TaxCycle experience considered a strong asset.
• Excellent project management, time management, planning, organizing, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to seamlessly follow the Firm’s established procedures and systems.

Schedule & Hours

• Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day.
• Half-day Fridays from June to August.
• Overtime required during the T1 Personal Tax Season (March and April).

What We Offer (Compensation & Benefits)

In addition to a competitive base salary, we believe in compensating our team fairly for all of their hard work:

• All employees are paid OT based on labour standard calculations, regardless of whether they are a CPA student or a fully designated CPA member.
• Group RRSP matching program.
• Extended health care, dental care, health spending account, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing professional development.
• On-site parking.
• Paid time off.

Application Requirements

• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR) of Canada at the time of application.
• Must be able to reliably commute to or plan to relocate to Quesnel, BC V2J 2M2 before starting work.

How to Apply

If you are ready to grow your public accounting career, please submit your cover letter and resume to quesnelhiring@pmtcpa.com.