At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage diverse client engagements in accounting and tax services.
- Company: Boutique accounting firm with a people-first culture in the North Okanagan.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a collaborative and fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on clients' financial success.
- Qualifications: CPA designation, 4+ years in public practice, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 93600 - 114400 $ per year.
Our client, a boutique accounting firm supporting a diverse group of clients across the North Okanagan, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their growing team.
As a key member, the Accounting Manager will deliver accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses and individuals.
Reporting directly to the Partners, this role combines technical capability with client-facing leadership, managing engagements from planning through completion, mentoring staff, and building lasting client relationships.
The successful candidate will bring a CPA designation, progressive public practice experience, and strong communication skills.
This is a role for a collaborative team player who thrives on variety, takes pride in exceptional client service, and is looking to grow as a leader within a people-first firm.
THE ROLE
- Lead, manage and assist with multiple client engagements in the planning, preparation and review of financial statements and T2 corporate tax return reviews for corporate year-ends.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of client projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Build strong client relationships by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance client satisfaction including on-boarding.
- Assist with planning, preparation and review of T1 Personal Income Tax returns.
- Assist with the preparation and review of T3 trust and estate services.
- Assist with preparation of tax compliance work, CDA's, Section 85 and tax planning.
- Assist with review of bookkeeping, GST, information slips and summaries.
- Perform income and other tax research.
- Provide training and feedback to accounting and bookkeeping staff as necessary after review of work.
- Liaise, as needed with clients.
- Corresponding with taxation authorities on various matters, as necessary.
- Perform miscellaneous duties and ad hoc special projects, as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years progressive work experience in a public practice firm working with various clients concurrently.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Proven leadership and team motivation abilities, supported by 2+ years of supervisory experience.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP, ASPE, ASNPO.).
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards along with federal and provincial employment standards.
- Proficiency in Income tax legislation, research and compliance.
- Proficiency in Financial reporting, Finance, Strategy and governance, Management accounting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, and various tax preparation software/programs such as Profile, Taxprep and familiarity with bookkeeping software.
- Experience with CCH i Firm, Caseware/Caseview.
- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
- High level of professionalism and courtesy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills combined with ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Works well independently and as a supportive team player working with all departments.
- Subject to strict confidentiality and privacy rules to protect sensitive financial and personal information.
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