Position Description

We are inviting candidates within Canada only at this time.  Please contact Andrew at andrew@donovanaccounting.ca

We offer work that is rewarding - a practice with small to mid size businesses as clients mean that you have a direct impact on a regular basis in their lives and there is true appreciation for the work you do.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Perform compilation engagements and prepare the related corporate income tax returns for small to medium sized organizations in a variety of industries.
• Apply accounting and tax knowledge to identify issues, suggest alternatives, and implement required actions.
• Apply problem solving skills to identify incorrect client entries and then correct them.
• Prepare personal income tax returns ranging in complexity.
• With assistance, prepare tax planning for both personal and corporate clients.
• Perform income tax research and apply findings to a client engagement.
• Interact with Canada Revenue Agency regarding tax discrepancies and client statements of accounts.
• Keep partner informed, on a continuous basis, of progress and significant issues.
• Take responsibility and be accountable to meet engagement goals and deadlines.
• Deliver completed engagement files for review on a timely basis.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with clients and their stakeholders.
• Develop working relationship with clients.

Competencies

• Technical
• Has successfully completed a Business Accounting Degree.
• Qualified as a CPA (Ontario)
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Demonstrates tax knowledge sufficient to prepare tax filings related to the client including corporate tax returns, charity returns, etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Canadian GAAP with a solid knowledge of Canadian Standard on Related Services 4200 and,
• Effectively utilizes available tools in the performance of assigned duties (Caseware/Caseview, Profile, Quickbooks (Desktop and Online), Outlook, Word, Excel)

Organizational

• Completes assigned work with a minimum level of supervision
• Applies new knowledge to subsequent engagements
• Provides a neat, legible, well-organized product for review
• Demonstrates the ability to manage competing priorities and has strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professionalism/Interpersonal Skills
• Works effectively as a member of a team, and independently, with limited supervision
• Strives for excellence in client service, including an awareness and commitment to meeting deadlines, the timely return of telephone calls, emails and other related communication
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Demonstrates a commitment to providing excellent client service
• Demonstrates initiative and strong work ethic
• Demonstrates maturity
• Demonstrates an awareness of laws, legal requirements and rules of professional conduct

Communication

• Effectively communicates with clients, partners and co-workers (written and oral)
• Keeps business owner informed at all times regarding any problems with workload, client deadlines or any other matters that impact client service
• Demonstrates good listening skills - understands and follows instructions and asks good questions
• As this is a client facing role, the job is in person and not remote work, though hours can be flexible as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time