Job Description

Position Summary

This role is responsible for personal and corporate tax preparation as well as compilation engagements and other accounting projects. The ideal candidate for this role will either hold or be working towards a CPA designation with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a public accounting office. The candidate should have excellent client service and attention to detail. Organization skills and accuracy are extremely important in this role as well as a track record of quality work.

Company Overview:

RP Accounting and Consulting Professional Accountants is a small, independent tax and advisory firm. We offer a full spectrum of business services including bookkeeping, accounting, tax, corporate finance, and controllership. We serve domestic small businesses, professionals and not-for-profit organizations across a wide range of industries. RP is experiencing tremendous growth within the practice and as a result is able to offer varying growth and professional development opportunities.

RP Accounting Team Members Enjoy:

Professional development opportunities and an annual education allowance Healthy workplace that promotes exceptional customer service and quality work-life balance 4-day work weeks during July and August, in lieu of extra hours required during tax season. Generous vacation packages after tenure milestones are reached Competitive salaries with profit sharing and rapid growth opportunities Comprehensive health care package

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for the completion of tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing personal and corporate tax returns, preparing year-end tax forms (T4s/T5s) Responsible for the completion of compilation engagements by working closely with clients, bookkeeping staff, and/or partner to gather required supporting documentation, prepare working papers and financial statements Conduct thorough tax research to stay updated on current tax laws and regulations, providing insights and recommendations to the team Evaluate existing business processes and policies and advise on policy and tax changes; developing proactive tax strategies that make effective use of business opportunities and ensure businesses are run effectively Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with other team members and/or engagement partners to develop resolutions Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues Assist clients with accounting reconciliations, applications and problem solving Ad-hoc controllership work as required by clients

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Completion of, or working towards a CPA designation; completion of CFE examination and working towards relevant practical experience requirements will also be considered Minimum of 2 years of public accounting firm experience required; ideally focused on personal tax Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act Experience working with accounting and tax software such as TaxPrep, Caseware, QuickBooks is an asset. Self-starter that can problem solve and resolve situations independently Demonstrate care and attention to client request and final deliverables Effective written, oral and interpersonal skills Ability to plan, prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner Strong technical skills and ability to learn multiple tax and accounting platforms.

Job Types

: Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

$85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year depending on experience

Benefits

: Dental care, Extended health care, Vision care

Schedule

:

8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday Hybrid Remote Work

Experience

:

Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Beamsville, ON