Position:            Staff Accountant

Reports to:        Accounting Manager

We have an immediate opening for a Staff Accountant with public practice experience.

He/She will be responsible for entire files, from start to finish.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a great group of people in a flexible and friendly environment.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing client’s financial statements, tax returns, a complying with the client’s statutory filing requirements. In addition, this position is responsible for the development and implementation of procedures.

MAJOR TASKS & DUTIES:

• Review audit/review/compilation year end files
• Prepare audit/review/compilation financial statements and related working papers
• Perform follow up with clients and Canada Revenue Agency
• Prepare client accounting records
• Prepare corporate and personal income tax returns; Trust, Non-for-Profit, and other information returns and schedules
• Government remittances – including GST, PST, PD7A and WCB
• Prepare transmittal documentation

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Education:
CGA designation or Senior CGA student

Experience:
Minimum of three years experience in public accounting.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good working knowledge of the CICA Handbook and Canadian Income Tax Act
• Above average working knowledge of computers and their operations
• In depth knowledge of working paper software programs such as Caseware
• Good working knowledge of accounting software programs such as:
  • Simply Accounting
  • QuickBooks
  • Good working knowledge of other software programs such as
• Intuit Greenpoint Profile Financial Application
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

PERSONAL APTITUDE:

The person in this position has:

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, including time management, goal setting, and planning
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, clients and others
• A strong command of the English language

Please email your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to Karen Coleman at karen@jwlawsoninc.com. 

Na faxes or phone calls.

Only those candidates selected will be notified.

Closing date Wednesday, January 2, 2012.