The opportunity

We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join our team at our Lower Lonsdale office. This role is well suited to someone who wants to strengthen their public practice experience across compilation and review engagements, corporate and personal tax, and related client work, while taking increasing ownership of assignments and deadlines.

What you'll do

- Prepare accurate, organized, and review-ready working paper files for compilation and review engagements, as well as corporate and personal tax assignments.
- Complete basic compilation engagements with limited guidance and assist with more complex or non-routine files as your experience develops.
- Prepare corporate income tax (T2) returns, related schedules, information slips, and supporting tax calculations.
- Prepare basic personal income tax (T1) returns independently and non-routine returns with guidance from more experienced team members.
- Assist with review engagement planning, procedures, and completion, including the preparation of financial statements and note disclosures.
- Identify missing information and potential issues, communicate professionally with clients, and keep engagement team members informed of job progress.
- Document work clearly and ensure files comply with firm standards, relevant accounting standards, and tax requirements.
- Respond promptly to review notes, seek and apply feedback, and contribute to the onboarding and development of newer team members as your experience grows.
- Record time accurately each day, remain mindful of engagement budgets and deadlines, and maintain client confidentiality.

What you bring

- Post-secondary education in accounting or a related field; enrolment in, or eligibility for, the CPA Professional Education Program is an asset.
- Up to two years of relevant accounting experience; previous experience in a Canadian public practice accounting firm is an asset.
- Exposure to working-paper preparation, compilation engagements, and corporate or personal tax returns is an asset.




- Working knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and corporate and personal tax requirements.
- Proficiency with Excel and accounting and tax software; experience with CCH iFirm, CaseWare, QuickBooks Online, and SharePoint is an asset.
- You must be eligible to register for CRA’s Represent a Client service and obtain a Representative Identifier (RepID).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the confidence to request information and provide routine client updates.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, reliability, and time-management skills, along with a cooperative approach and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work regularly from our Lower Lonsdale office during the initial onboarding and training period, and to attend the office as required thereafter.

What we offer

- A full-time, permanent position based at our Lower Lonsdale office. The role will initially require more regular in-office attendance during onboarding and training, with flexible hybrid work arrangements available thereafter.
- An expected salary range of $50,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Extended health and dental coverage, including a Health Spending Account, with Cahill paying 50% of benefit premiums for enrolled employees.
- Flexible paid time off that increases with length of service.
- RRSP matching after one year of employment, with the firm’s contribution increasing based on length of service.
- Compensation for management-approved overtime worked during tax season.
- Tax season bonus and participation in the firm’s profit-sharing program.
- Paid professional development and continued learning support.
- A welcoming and collaborative workplace with regular team events and social activities.

How to apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E7

📌 Staff Accountant (North Vancouver)
🏢 Cahill
📍 North Vancouver