Accounting Technician
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
$62,000 to $65,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $62,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1–2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a public practice or CPA firm environment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established CPA firm, is seeking an Accounting Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build public practice experience in a collaborative and professional environment. The successful candidate will support client engagements with a focus on Notice to Reader (NTR) files, compilations, and corporate and personal tax preparation. This role is best suited for someone pursuing a career as an accounting technician or preparer, and the firm is not seeking a CPA student for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Notice to Reader (NTR) and compilation engagement files for a variety of clients
- Assist with the preparation of corporate tax returns and personal tax returns
- Perform account reconciliations and working paper preparation
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
- Communicate with clients to obtain financial information and clarify documentation
- Assist senior staff and managers with year-end files and other client deliverables
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with firm standards, timelines, and applicable accounting and tax requirements
- Support various bookkeeping and general accounting tasks as needed
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Not seeking a CPA student
- 1–2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a public practice or CPA firm environment
- Experience with compilation/NTR engagements and corporate and personal tax preparation is preferred
- Knowledge of CaseWare and tax preparation software is considered an asset
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines during busy periods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a public accounting environment
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare Notice to Reader and compilation engagement files, assist with corporate and personal tax returns, and complete reconciliations and working papers. Maintain accurate records, communicate with clients to obtain information, and support senior staff with year-end files, bookkeeping, and other client deliverables.
Requirements
A diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and 1–2 years of accounting experience are sought, preferably in public practice. Experience with compilation or Notice to Reader engagements and tax preparation is preferred; CaseWare and tax software knowledge are assets, and the role is not intended for a CPA student.
Skills
- Notice To Reader Engagements
- Compilation Engagements
- Corporate Tax Preparation
- Personal Tax Preparation
- Account Reconciliation
- Working Paper Preparation
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Client Communication
- Year-End File Preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Attention To Detail
- Organization
- Deadline Management
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Accounting
- Public Practice
- CPA Firm
- Notice To Reader
- NTR
- Compilation Engagements
- Corporate Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- CaseWare
- Tax Preparation Software
- Account Reconciliations
- Working Papers
- Financial Records
- Supporting Documentation
- Year-End Files
- Bookkeeping
- General Accounting
- Client Engagements
- Accounting Standards
- Tax Requirements