Job Description

Job description

Please note this is a CPA pre-approved position

, offering a structured path to obtaining your CPA designation, including exposure to competencies across all technical areas.

We are a public accounting firm seeking a motivated and detail-oriented

Staff Accountant

to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA candidate (or those eligible for CPA PEP enrollment) who has at least 1 year of public practice or full-cycle accounting experience and is passionate about building a long-term career in public accounting.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Preparation of working papers and financial statements for audit, review and compilation engagements for public and private entities across a variety of industries. Preparation of corporate income tax returns, personal tax returns, trust returns. Preparation of other regulatory returns or compliance filings. Communication with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of clients. Interaction with clients in a professional manner. Ensuring work is completed accurately and on a timely basis.

Competencies and Skills:

Minimum 1 year of accounting experience in a public practice setting or at least 1 year of full-cycle accounting experience required.

Currently enrolled in the CPA PEP program or eligible to register.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong analytical, critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills. Exceptional time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook). Knowledge of CaseWare, TaxPrep, and cloud accounting platforms such as Xero or QuickBooks Online preferred. Remuneration is commensurate with experience and technical skills.

About Us

WDM Chartered Professional Accountants is a Vancouver-based accounting firm with over 30 years of experience. We provide expert personal and corporate accounting, tax, assurance, and advisory services across a wide range of industries.

Working at our firm, the candidate will gain exposure to a variety of industries, in-depth knowledge of IFRS and ASPE accounting standards, and Canadian corporate and personal income tax.

We put effort to ensure employees' needs and concerns are heard and taken care of. We are dedicated to building a family-like working environment to facilitate every member of staff's educational and professional growth.

If you're looking to grow in your public accounting career with a firm that values your professional journey, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in Canada.

Please submit a resume to be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Application question(s):

Are you currently enrolled in the CPA PEP program or eligible to register?
Experience:

Canadian public practice or full-cycle accounting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person