Overview
Rutwind Brar LLP Chartered Professional Accountants is a public practice accounting firm in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team currently consists of 2 partners and approximately 15 team members who are dedicated to assisting our clients by providing assurance, financial reporting and innovative tax and business advisory services.
We are currently searching for a dedicated results-oriented accountant to join our team as a Senior Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate has two+ years of experience at a public practice firm dealing with private owner managed and not-for-profit clients. CPA designation is required.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables (but not be limited to):
- Plan and execute compilation, review and audit engagements, including preparation of financial statements and applicable tax filing requirements
- Prepare personal income tax returns
- GST reporting and reconciliations
- T-slip preparation and reconciliations
- Establish and maintain client relationships
- Respond to client inquiries and concerns
- Work within time and budgets restraints, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines are met
- Engage in continuous professional development in order to maintain knowledge for the role and meet the CPA designation requirements
- Train and mentor junior accounting staff
- Report progress of engagement to Manager and Partner
Qualifications:
- CPA designation, or equivalent
- 2+ years of public practice experience required
- Strong understanding of accounting and tax fundamentals
- Proficient in CaseWare, Jazz-it, Profile, Microsoft Office, & Quickbooks Online
- Ability to multi-task, work independently, meet deadlines and learn quickly
- Good analytical, organizational and communication skills
- High standard of integrity and commitment to exceptional client service
We’re offering an exceptional opportunity for a staff accountant to use your skills in a flexible work environment with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- 40-hour work week (Jan – Apr) and 37.5-hour work week (May – Dec).
- Flex hours of work during the months of January and May - December.
- 4-day work weeks during the summer months.
- Time off in lieu of overtime.
