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Senior Accountant
Job Description
We’re looking for an in office Senior Accountant in the public accounting industry to work for our client in Wainwright, AB.
Our client is a well established public accounting firm serving a loyal, multi generational client base in a close knit community. The firm has a strong reputation for client care, collaboration, and long term relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public practice accountant who values teamwork, stability, and long term career growth. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for delivering high quality client work while supporting the firm’s succession and growth plans.
Senior Accountant responsibilities:
- Prepare and review compilation and review engagement files
- Prepare corporate and personal tax returns
- Work directly with clients to support accounting and tax needs
- Maintain accurate, well organized working papers using Caseware
- Apply current accounting and tax standards within a public practice environment
- Collaborate closely with Partners and CPA team members
- Contribute to a respectful, supportive, and team focused culture
The successful candidate has:
- 5- 10+ years of public practice accounting experience
- Full Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
- Strong experience with compilations and reviews
- Working knowledge of Caseware
- Experience with tax software and paperless systems
- Ability and willingness to work fully in office in Wainwright, AB
- A collaborative personality and strong cultural fit
Compensation and benefits:
- The discussed salary range is $100,000– $150,000 depending on experience
- Bonus based on production
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
- Predictable schedule with limited evenings and weekends outside of tax season
- Reduced summer hours with Friday afternoons off
- Vacation entitlement increases with tenure, plus additional paid time over holidays
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
Meet Your Recruiter
Linh Lieu
RPR, Senior Recruitment Consultant
Accounting & Finance
Drawing on an extensive background in recruitment, accounting and operations in both industrial and professional environments, Linh is perceptively in tune with her clients’ needs. She has an intuitive understanding of the personalities best suited for different businesses and adapts her recruiting searches accordingly. Because she has operated her own company before, she is aware of the challenges her clients face, including the technical ones. Earlier in her career, Linh acted in both managerial and operational roles, improving processes, developing procedures, and implementing organizational changes. Her practical experience means she knows first-hand the candidate profile her clients need in order to achieve their objectives.
Linh is enthusiastic about assisting candidates to cultivate and advance their careers. She takes the time to listen to what they want, and then directs them to settings where they will thrive. She truly cares and it shows; candidates recognize that she is passionate about helping them accomplish their goals. She enjoys studying aspects of human behaviour, an endeavour which enhances her ability to empathize with both clients and candidates.
Linh is married and has three beautiful children. She enjoys fishing and camping with her family.