Accounting Technician
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
$65,000 to $72,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $65,000 to $72,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2 years of experience in public accounting, preferably within a CPA firm
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client, a well-established CPA firm in Edmonton, is seeking an Accounting Technician to join their growing team. This role is ideal for an experienced public practice professional with strong exposure to Notice to Reader (NTR) files, Compilation engagements, Review engagements, and tax preparation. The firm is looking for someone with 3 to 5 years of relevant public practice experience who can work independently, manage files efficiently, and contribute to a collaborative client-service environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Compilation and Notice to Reader engagements for a diverse portfolio of owner-managed and private company clients
- Assist with and prepare working papers and financial statements for Review Engagements
- Complete corporate, personal, and partnership tax returns
- Prepare year-end files, including lead sheets, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation
- Communicate directly with clients to gather information, clarify discrepancies, and respond to inquiries
- Identify issues, variances, and opportunities for process improvement throughout engagements
- Support managers and partners with file preparation and client deliverables
- Ensure work is completed accurately and in accordance with firm standards, professional requirements, and deadlines
- Mentor and support junior team members as needed
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in public accounting, preferably within a CPA firm
- Strong experience with NTRs, Compilation engagements, Review engagements, and tax work
- Proficiency preparing corporate and personal tax returns
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and year-end file preparation
- Experience working with owner-managed businesses and private company clients
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with CaseWare, TaxPrep, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office is considered an asset
- CPA designation is not required
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare compilation and Notice to Reader engagements, review engagement working papers and financial statements, and corporate, personal, and partnership tax returns. Manage year-end files, communicate with clients, ensure accurate and timely deliverables, identify process improvements, and support junior team members.
Requirements
The role calls for 2 to 5 years of public practice experience, with strong experience in Notice to Reader, compilation, review, and tax work. Candidates should understand accounting and year-end file preparation, work effectively with owner-managed and private companies, communicate well, manage deadlines, and ideally have experience with CaseWare, TaxPrep, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office; a CPA designation is not required.
Skills
- Compilation Engagements
- Notice To Reader Engagements
- Review Engagements
- Corporate Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- Partnership Tax Returns
- Working Paper Preparation
- Year-End File Preparation
- Account Reconciliation
- Client Communication
- Issue Identification
- Deadline Management
- Mentoring
- CaseWare
- TaxPrep
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Public Accounting
- CPA Firm
- Notice To Reader
- Compilation Engagements
- Review Engagements
- Corporate Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- Partnership Tax Returns
- Financial Statements
- Working Papers
- Year-End Files
- Lead Sheets
- Account Reconciliations
- Owner-Managed Businesses
- Private Companies
- Client Service
- Process Improvement
- CaseWare
- TaxPrep
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Principles