Job Description

Pacific CPA is a mid-sized public practice accounting firm with a long history in Nanaimo offering tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services to a wide variety of clients across multiple industries. We are seeking an experienced

Accounting Manager

to join our team. Visit our website to learn more about our firm: https://pacificcpa.ca/about-us/

Are you a highly skilled and experienced CPA looking to continue advancing your career without sacrificing your personal life? Have you spent years developing your skills, spending a disproportionate amount of time at work in hopes of getting your next promotion, or title, and chasing a fleeting partnership opportunity that always seems out of reach? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking an experienced practitioner who enjoys file preparation and client correspondence, but wants to be compensated fairly for the hours they put in. The ideal candidate would invest time in learning and adopting our firm's file preparation process and standards. Once the candidate has clearly demonstrated their ability to effectively manage their workflow, complete their engagements with a high level of quality, and communicate complex information to clients in an easy-to-understand manner, we would work with you to assign and grow a block of clients. You would become their primary point of contact and prepare their year-end engagements, while also having access to all firm resources including file review, technical guidance, and administrative support. At this stage, you would become the signing authority on the engagements you manage and you would be entitled to a lucrative profit-sharing arrangement.

Job Responsibilities

Preparation and review of personal income tax returns, corporation income tax returns, and Estate & Trust returns.

Preparation and review of financial statements (compilation engagements only).

Tax and estate planning.

Develop, maintain, and manage client relationships.

Mentorship and development of junior staff to complete compilation and tax engagements.

Deliver complex technical advisory services through client interactions, technical reports, and presentation.

Manage a portfolio of clients.

Community networking and business development.

Contribute to the development of new processes and ideas within the firm.

Assist with analysis, planning, and implementation of reorganizations and business sale & acquisition agreements.

Skills and Experience

CPA designation

Minimum 3 years of post-designation public practice experience.

Experience with CaseWare, Jazzit, TaxCycle, Quickbooks, Sage, and iFirm an asset.

Strong computer skills and comfortability with paperless filing systems are required.

Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

Strong understanding of business development principles.

Completion or enrolment in CPA In-Depth Tax program a strong asset.

Our firm's management team recognizes the importance of work/life balance and for that reason, provide flexibility in exchange for reliability, loyalty, and effort from the employees. We believe that everyone should enjoy coming to work and we have worked to foster an environment where this is possible. What we offer:

Competitive compensation that is negotiable based on skills and experience

Opportunities for profit-sharing

Health & dental plan including life insurance (after 3 months)

Health & fitness reimbursement program

Employee service recognition bonuses

Paid sick days

Fridays off during July & August

Overtime pay

Vacation pay

Company events

Free on-site parking

Private office workspace, in a new North Nanaimo building

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. During our busy season (March & April), additional hours may be required. During July and August, regular hours will be 30.0 per week, Monday to Thursday.

We will be conducting interviews until we find someone who is a perfect fit for our close-knit team. We thank everyone for their applications and interest in working for Pacific CPA LLP. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to careers@pacificcpa.ca. Visit our website to to learn more about our team: https://pacificcpa.ca/careers/.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,000.00-$135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

post-designation public practice: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

CPA designation (required)
Location:

Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L7 (preferred)
Work Location: In person