Job Description

Job Summary

M. Montagano & Company CPA is a mid-sized public practice accounting firm with a long history in Vancouver offering tax, accounting, and advisory services services to a wide variety of clients across multiple industries. We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant/Manager to join our team.

Depending on your experience and capabilities, you will be employed either as senior accountant with a promotion potential or directly as a manager.

The position comes with excellent growth opportunities as the firm is led by the well-experienced Principal who is looking to grow the team, service offerings, and the overall practice.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and complete compilation (Notice to Reader) and review engagements for complex clients Prepare year-end financial statements and working papers using CaseWare Prepare corporate, trust and personal tax returns using Taxcycle Preparation and filing of HST / GST / PST / WCB returns and other compliance filings. Preparation of T3's, T4's and T5's Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address tax compliance issues Work with client and tax team to develop and implement tax planning and tax minimization strategy engagements Prepare basic tax reorganizations including engagement planning, the collection of data, the development of step plans and building direct client relationships Liaise directly with clients to gather necessary information and resolve queries Handle files for clients with multiple entities and intercompany transactions Support and review junior staff work as required Maintain working knowledge of current Canadian accounting and tax standards Prepare complex compilation engagements, review engagements and various other accounting assignments Manage file progress and workflow Review working papers and support for the completion of financial statements Review corporate and individual tax returns Review sales tax returns Review monthly bookkeeping engagements Providing ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of accounting staff Contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with exceptional quality, timely and responsive services

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience in public practice (Canadian firm) CPA designation or in the final stages of completion Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong time management skills and ability to effectively meet deadlines Strong technical knowledge in Review engagements and tax compliance Demonstrated experience with complex client files Proficient in CaseWare Working Papers and Taxcycle (preferred) Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills Professional communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in client interactions

Preferred Attributes

Passion for working on files and solving complex accounting challenges Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience with multi-entity clients and intercompany reconciliations Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Extended health care On-site gym Paid time off
Application question(s):

What does peace of mind at work mean to you?
Experience:

Public Accounting: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CPA license (required)
Work Location: In person