File Preparer

Full-Time Position

Compensation: $18.25 - $35.00 an hour, based on both education and experience

Location: In office only

Hours: Full-time 37.5hrs/week – Monday to Friday

About us

Swint & Associates Ltd. is a small Chartered Professional Accountants firm located in Abbotsford, BC. We are hiring a full-time file preparer to assist with a variety of public practice engagements for corporations, individuals, trusts, and partnerships.

About the Job

- You will report to and provide support to the firm’s existing management team
- Duties will include, among other things,
- The preparation of a variety of tax returns (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 and more);

- Prepare compilation engagements
- Communicating with clients in person, on the phone, virtual meetings, and emails;
- Perform bookkeeping;
- Scanning and filing (electronic and paper documents);
- Communicating with CRA on the phone and digitally;
- Back up receptionist duties;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Full time
- In office work only
- Hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday; some Saturdays 10am – 2pm may be requested subject to workload during tax season February through June.

We offer
- Small office team environment that values learning moments and growth.
- Mentorship from co-workers and senior leadership.
- Benefit package including: Dental Care, Extended Health Care, and Vision Care.
- On the job informal training and formal Professional Development opportunities.





About you You are looking for a full-time role in an accounting office. You are either:

a) an experienced file preparer who knows how to complete public practice engagements or b) an accounting student who is excited to learn how and wants to pursue additional education through night school.

You possess the following skills:

- You are a quick learner and can follow verbal and written instructions.
- You are not daunted by a vertical learning curve knowing that you will learn something or many new things every day.
- You are a self-starter that would thrive in a culture that promotes service and excellence in a compassionate manner.
- You enjoy data entry and reconciling bank accounts.
- You are an excellent English communicator with superior written language skills, including the ability to edit letters and faxes for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- You have solid attention to detail.
- You like working in a fast-paced team environment.
- You have at least intermediate skills in both Excel and Word.
- You can work well under pressure and under deadlines in a team environment.
- You have proven time management skills.
- Previous public practice experience an asset.
- Previous bookkeeping experience with QBO and/or Sage is an asset.

To apply Please email your resume, cover letter and transcript (if applicable) to [email protected].

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $18.25-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 File Preparer (Abbotsford)
🏢 Swint u0026 Associates
📍 Abbotsford