Job Description

A career in our Accounting and Tax Reporting practice, within PwC Private, will provide you with the opportunity to help private companies with a range of business advisory services to resolve their day-to-day business issues and to help them achieve long-term success. You will advise clients on their local tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant, and will help them manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. Our team helps our clients with accounting and complex tax reporting. You will focus on planning and executing notice to reader and review engagements; drafting and filing local financial statements; reviewing personal trust and corporate income tax returns, and other tax reporting forms; and will assist with year-end planning and bookkeeping. Our PwC Private teams help entrepreneurs, private business owners and family enterprises manage their ownership and growth at every stage, in a way that fits the needs of their business in today's changing global landscape. What to consider before applying:

• This role has the option of being based out of our Calgary office.

Purpose-led work you’ll be part of: As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Invite and provide evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements.
• Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments for the business area.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in written form.
• Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve:

• Accounting diploma or degree from a College or University
• Minimum one year in public accounting firm an asset
• A strong grasp of technology
• An aptitude for Excel, complex calculations and data analysis
• Solid research capabilities (i.e., quantitative analytical skills with an emphasis on writing skills)
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, Experience with Caseware, Tax Prep, Google, Quickbooks and Sage is an asset
• Takes ownership for own work’s quality, compliance and technical accuracy
• Sound knowledge of Canadian corporate tax
• Solid accounting skills, including accounting for investments and stock portfolios and understanding of ASPE
• Good organizational and project management skills, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a consistently fast-paced environment and to meet tight deadlines
• Mature self-starter who possesses the intellectual curiosity to delve beyond the surface of a particular issue; proactive and self-motivated problem solver
• Effective communicator and team player. Can also work independently and critically think through and resolve issues.
• Proactive and takes ownership for self-development

Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc.

Your Application to PwC
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Putting the safety of our people and clients first as we look to a hybrid future
At this time, PwC does not require, but strongly encourages, full vaccination in order to access its offices. Some of our clients may require vaccination and other restrictions to be in place to access their premises. You may, therefore, be required to be vaccinated and comply with all other restrictions where applicable. At PwC, the future ways of work will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual, allowing choice and flexibility to explore new ways of working and collaborating, based on client, team and individual needs. At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.