Full-Time Accountant – Public Practice

Location: Vancouver, BC
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: On-site only
Work Hours: 7.5 hours per day
Ideal Start Date: October 1, 2026, or November 1, 2026
Salary: CA$45,000–CA$55,000 per year, depending on experience

About the Firm

We are a small, owner-led CPA firm based in Vancouver, providing accounting and tax services to privately held businesses, individuals, and families.

We offer a professional, friendly, and family-oriented working environment. Compared with many public accounting firms, our regular workload and overtime expectations are relatively moderate. We value work-life balance, long-term working relationships, and a supportive team environment.

We are looking for an experienced accountant who is interested in a stable, long-term career with our firm.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Full-Time Accountant with relevant Canadian accounting and tax experience, preferably gained in a public accounting or professional firm environment.

This is NOT an entry-level accounting position. The successful candidate must have hands-on experience preparing Canadian personal and corporate tax returns and must have working experience with both Profile and CaseWare.

As this role involves frequent direct communication with clients who primarily communicate in Mandarin or Cantonese, professional working proficiency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is required.

As a member of a small and collaborative firm, the successful candidate should also be comfortable assisting with general administrative and office support duties from time to time when needed.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare Canadian personal income tax returns (T1)
- Prepare Canadian corporate income tax returns (T2)
- Prepare compilation engagement financial statements using CaseWare and Jazzit
- Perform bookkeeping and year-end accounting work using Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks Online
- Prepare and file GST, PST, and EHT returns and WorkSafeBC/WCB reports, as required
- Prepare occasional T3 trust and T5013 partnership returns (previous experience is not mandatory)




- Communicate directly with the CRA regarding client tax matters
- Communicate directly with clients by email and telephone and, when required, in person
- Obtain and follow up on accounting and tax information from clients
- Assist with payroll and related filings, as required
- Manage multiple client files and deadlines, particularly during personal tax season
- Assist colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team environment
- Assist with general administrative and office support duties from time to time, as needed in a small-firm environment

Minimum Requirements

Please apply only if you meet the following requirements:

- Relevant Canadian accounting and tax experience, preferably in a public accounting or professional firm environment
- Hands-on experience preparing T1 personal income tax returns
- Hands-on experience preparing basic T2 corporate income tax returns
- Working experience with Profile tax software
- Working experience with CaseWare
- Previous bookkeeping and year-end accounting experience using Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks Online
- Experience communicating directly with accounting or tax clients
- Professional working proficiency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple client files and deadlines
- Willingness to assist with general administrative and office duties when required
- Must currently be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able and willing to work on-site at our Vancouver office during regular business hours

Applications without hands-on T1/T2 experience or working experience with Profile and CaseWare will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

The following would be considered assets:





- 2–4+ years of Canadian public practice experience
- Experience preparing compilation engagements
- Experience with T3 trust returns and T5013 partnership returns
- Experience with GST, PST, EHT, and WorkSafeBC/WCB filings
- Payroll experience
- Experience with Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks Online
- Experience with Jazzit
- Enrollment in or completion of the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)

CPA Development

A CPA designation is not required for this position. However, for employees who wish to pursue their CPA designation, the firm encourages and supports continued professional development through the CPA program.

This position provides practical exposure to a broad range of accounting, tax, and client-service work that can support ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

- Standard 7.5-hour workday
- Compensation based on experience
- Reasonable and predictable working hours
- Significantly less overtime than many public accounting firms during tax season
- Small, supportive, and collaborative team
- Family-friendly working environment
- Direct exposure to a broad range of accounting and tax files
- Support for employees pursuing their CPA designation
- Long-term career stability and opportunities for skilled growth

This position is intended for someone looking for a stable, long-term role in public practice, rather than a short-term or seasonal position.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume together with a brief cover letter confirming:

- Your relevant Canadian accounting and tax experience
- Your experience with Profile and CaseWare
- Your experience preparing T1 and T2 tax returns
- Whether you are professionally proficient in Mandarin and/or Cantonese
- Your current eligibility to work in Canada
- Your earliest available start date

Please email your application to [email protected].

All applications will be treated confidentially. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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