Accountant

Our client is searching for someone who loves to work independently. You will work from home with the occasional meeting with the team and clients.

Your duties will include:

Review audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements.

Prepare financial statements and corresponding notes

Compute taxes owed and prepare personal and corporate tax returns (and other tax compliance slips) ensuring compliance with government standards

Prepare year-end tax forms (T4s and T5s)

Respond to client questions and queries

Raise identified technical issues with manager or engagement partner

Update manager or engagement partner on the progress of engagements

Vouch and assess appropriateness of audit evidence

Clearly document evidence from testing and conclusions made

Complete bank and other account reconciliations

Prepare payroll & government reports

Prepare professional correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement

Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses

Work with accounting software (Quickbooks online) and provide support remotely to clients

Develop and maintain relationships with client management

Experience required:

5+ years experience in tax accounting

Experience with full cycle accounting including Bank reconciliations, Journal entries, weekly and monthly reporting, tax preparation.

Knowledge of Quickbooks (online preferred)

Above average knowledge of Excel