What’s unique about this position?
4-Day Work Week (4 x 8-hour days each week)
Salary competitive with full-time positions
3 weeks vacation, plus 1 week at Christmas
Opportunities for advancement
Paid training and professional development
RRSP contribution matching
Benefits, including prescription, eye care, dental
Job Summary
This role supports our community of hundreds of individual and corporate clients.
As a member of our team, you will help us to provide an effortless customer experience and constantly look for ways to create value and opportunities for our clients.
Your day will consist of managing multiple projects, including the completion of Compilation and Review financial statements, Corporate and Personal Income Tax returns, as well as providing our clients the value of professional advice.
This is a fast-paced job so you need to be well-organized and able to prioritize tasks quickly. If you're overwhelmed at the thought of spinning multiple plates, this position isn't for you.
A love of people and problem-solving will serve you well in this job.
Knowledge about small business tax planning and advisory services is a competitive advantage.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Year End Financial Statement Preparation
Prepare 70 to 100 Compilation and Review engagements annually that meet the applicable financial reporting standards (CSRS 4200 and ASPE/ASNPO)
Focus on metrics that reinforce small business profitability and stability, like Quick/Current ratio, Leverage and Debt-To-Equity, Gross Profit Margin and Gross Profit Percentage, Management compensation, and Net Profit/Net Income
Meet with clients to review and discuss your finished work, and provide the value of professional advice and guidance on business improvement and profitable business growth
Corporate and Personal Income Taxes
Prepare 70 to 100 T2 Corporate Income Tax Returns with a focus on tax planning opportunities for owner/managers of small business corporations
Develop client-specific income tax and owner compensation plans to maximize tax efficiency and minimize tax leakage
Complete 100 to 200 T1 Personal Income Tax and Benefit Returns annually with a high degree of accuracy and that reflect the best in current personal income tax planning
Research and Miscellaneous Projects
When encountering a problem: do the necessary research, confirm with colleagues the correctness of your findings, and communicate clearly the solutions to our clients
Assist in nurturing relationships: respond to emails and phone calls quickly, and constantly be thinking of ways to personalize and improve our clients' experience
Perform all duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Current colleagues would describe you as a clear communicator
Challenging work brings you joy
You have:
Self awareness and emotional intelligence
A commitment to continuous improvement
A genuine love for people and a passion to do work at the highest level
The drive to get things done without the need to be micro-managed
You can:
Give and receive both positive and constructive feedback
Clearly and succinctly communicate both verbally and in writing
Go the extra mile when the situation warrants it
Experience and Designation
Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA)
4+ years in a Senior Accountant position
A proven track record of successfully managing multiple priorities or projects in a fast-paced environment
Position Details
Full-time salary and benefits
4-Day Work Week (4 x 8-hour days each week)
RRSP contribution matching
Work at either of our offices located at 1919 Portage Avenue or 1581 Pembina Hwy
McLenehan and Associates Chartered Professional Accountants Core Values
Profit Minded - We do work that is profitable and allows our firm to grow
Quality Focused - We review each other's projects and make sure we get it right
Value Driven - We give great advice to clients which makes us valued partners
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to prosper in both their personal and professional lives. But in order to succeed, people need help. We help by teaching small business leaders to run better, more successful companies. If you are profit minded, quality focused, and value driven, then join our team!
