Senior Accounting Technician (Public Practice)

Full job description
Foundations LLP is looking to fill the position for a senior accounting technician. We are an accounting and taxation firm located on the corner of Southland Drive and Macleod Trail SW and the C-Train station is walking distance. We offer our staff flexible hours, onsite heated parking and benefits. Qualified individuals must have a CPA designation and at least 5 years of recent experience in a PUBLIC PRACTICE ACCOUNTING OFFICE preparing both working papers and corporate tax returns. Employees are expected to work in our office approximately 1+50 hours a year. Remuneration will be determined based on qualifications and there is also a health spending account.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Prepare Compilation and Review engagement working papers and financial information statements;

- Prepare Canadian corporate tax returns;

- Prepare Canadian personal tax returns;

- Various correspondence with Canada Revenue Agency regarding inquiries, limited review processes, post-assessments, audits, etc.;

- Preparation of T4, T4A, T5, T5018 and other slips;

- Prepare or review GST returns;

- Prepare Underused Housing Tax returns;

- Possible train of new staff and / or file reviews; and

- Assist partners as required.

Key Competencies:

- Proficient in CaseWare, Profile, QuickBooks, Sage50, Outlook, Word and Excel;

- Ability to prioritize, delegate and meet deadlines;

- Reliable and very minimal absenteeism ; and

- Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$+0,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site gym
On-site parking
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Wellness program
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Calgary, AB T2W4X+: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Have you used Caseware software in the last two years?
Experience:

preparing corporate tax return: 2 years (required)
working for accounting firm: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Chartered Professional Accountant designation (required)
Work Location: In person