Professional CPA/Partner
Job Description
Catch Recruitment is seeking a professional CPA for our client in a small city in Alberta. The client is a medium-sized accounting firm with a broad client base spanning various sectors of the local economy, including agriculture, oil and gas services, retail, professional services, manufacturing, rental, and investments, along with a significant personal tax base. The firm has been a staple of the local community for 35 years.
This position requires working closely with all members of the firm in a collaborative and positive manner to deliver outstanding accounting, tax, and consulting services to both current and future clients. The successful candidate will initially work as a staff CPA to familiarize themselves with the firm’s processes, procedures, and clients. After a short period, and upon demonstrating their ability and professionalism, they will have the opportunity to become an associate of the firm and, over time, progress to a partnership role.
Responsibilities:
Manage a client group with an estimated revenue range of $250,000-$500,000+ (private enterprise clients) after a successful training period.
Display a professional attitude and appearance in the office and community.
Develop and maintain client relationships.
Facilitate client meetings (with training) as needed.
Prepare and, in time, review client files, primarily on a compilation basis, with the possibility of a few review and audit engagements.
Prepare tax plans and filings as necessary and provide business consulting as required by clients.
Take over some management and office administration duties.
Make suggestions on firm procedures and processes to increase efficiencies.
Requirements
CPA designation or very close to obtaining designation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong desire to build a career in public practice.
Experience completing or reviewing year-end review and compilation engagement files.
Proficiency with accounting software, particularly CaseWare, Profile, Sage 50, QuickBooks, and QuickBooks Online.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
Experience preparing the following tax filings: Personal Income Tax and Benefit Returns (T1s), Corporation Income Tax Returns (T2s), Trust Tax Returns (T3s), Charity Information Returns (T3010s), Capital Dividend Elections (T2054s), Election on Disposition of Property to a Taxable Canadian Corporation (T2057s), other tax filings as required by the Canada Revenue Agency
Please submit all resumes to Alison Caldwell at caldwell@catchrecruitment.com