Kanester Johal LLP is a well-established Chartered Professional Accountants firm in Burnaby.

We are proud to be a part of this community and have long established roots in the community. We value relationships with our clients and team. While we provide a wide range of services, we understand that many decisions go beyond the numbers.

Our team consists of 5 CPAs and valued staff, many of whom who have been with us for over a decade. We value our relationships and have assembled a team with a wide-ranging range of experience and expertise.

Our clients cover a broad range of sizes and industries, and we pride ourselves on delivering quality service that exceeds client expectations.

We provide assurance, accounting, tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients consisting of companies in the property development and professional services industries, and a variety of other small and medium privately-owned and owner-operated businesses.

What we are looking for

We have an opening for a Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years post designation public practice experience and have a solid understanding of what it takes to be a part of a public practice team.

Responsibilities and Expectations

Reporting to senior management, the Senior Accountants work collaboratively with a dedicated team of accounting and administrative professionals.

· Preparation of working paper files and financial statements for compilation and review engagements, including applicable tax returns and other required compliance.

· Preparation of personal & corporate tax returns and trust returns.

· Review of GST / PST / Payroll / WCB returns and other compliance filings.

· Monitoring of client deadlines to ensure client deadlines are met.

· Direct interaction with clients and CRA on behalf of clients.

· Proficient with CaseWare, Jazz-It,



Tax-Prep and a working knowledge of QuickBooks and Sage, together with other commonly used applications in an accounting environment.

About you:

· A minimum of 2 years post designation public practice experience.

· You are experienced in the preparation and management of files.

· Strong communication skills are a must, and all applicants should have a strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.

· You have excellent organizational and time management skills, and a proven ability to take initiative and work independently.

· As a personable team player, you value a work environment that is healthy, supportive, fast paced, and fun.

· You are motivated to produce quality work and possess great problem-solving skills with a focus on solutions.

· You have a strong interest in public practice.

What we offer

We provide a competitive salary and compensation package, including extended health and dental benefits, professional development fees, membership dues, and a flexible work/life balance. We support career growth aspirations.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to connect. Please provide your resume and a cover letter or a short statement telling us a bit about yourself, salary expectation and why this may be the right opportunity for you. Thank you for your interest.

Job Types: Full-time (will consider less than full-time as well); Permanent

Advantages

- Medical and dental care
- Paid time off
- Continued Professional Development
- Fun, inclusive office culture
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- Flexible work schedule

Schedule:
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person – remote may be a future consideration Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

📌 Staff accountant - CPA public practice (Burnaby)
🏢 Kanester Johal
📍 Burnaby