Accounting Co-op or Intern Student (8 Months, January - August 2027)

https://avanticpa.ca/careers/students/

Apply at: [email protected] with your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts

WHO WE ARE

Exceptional Client Service Since 1994

Avanti CPA LLP (formerly Tenisci Piva LLP) is a community minded, friendly, and approachable team, providing quality business advisory, accounting and tax planning services to Kamloops and the surrounding areas as well as to those across Canada and in other countries. Our vision is to be your professional services firm of choice, focused on guiding your financial success forward.

WHY AVANTI CPA LLP

We are a dynamic and expanding firm that embraces technology, constantly seeking innovative ways to better serve our clients and support our staff. If you are eager to contribute your talents to Avanti CPA LLP, you have found the right place.

We are a firm that knows there is more to life than work. We have excellent team spirit, friendly and approachable team members, and a passion for our craft. We encourage a balanced lifestyle, supporting the community, and social firm activities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Avanti CPA LLP is currently offering eight-month work term opportunities for co-op students that are highly motivated, eager to assume responsibility, and willing to be involved with a variety of clients.

We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate candidates who desire working in a collaborative and supportive environment that offers an abundance of training and experience. The ideal candidates are self-directed, thrive in a busy atmosphere, and have talent for problem solving and time management. Working with a dedicated team, they will be exposed to a wide variety of businesses, tangible learning opportunities, and applicable accounting concepts allowing them to obtain exposure to a diverse range of public accounting.

OUR APPROACH

Our goal is to foster a trusting relationship with our clients by thoroughly understanding your priorities and concerns. We aim to make a positive impact on your financial affairs, ensuring that our services align with your aspirations and needs. Your success is our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Our objective is to bring transparency, strategy, and confidence to your finances. Whether you're embarking on a recent venture, expanding an existing business, or making fundamental estate or family planning decisions, our team of accounting professionals is here to support you.

Moving forward together, we pride ourselves on delivering timely, insightful advice through our customized plans. We believe in being an integral part of your decision-making process, offering our expertise and guidance before you take the final step in any decision. With no guesswork and no surprises, the experience is transparent and understandable.

Skills and Qualifications





The successful candidates will support our firm through a co-op position.

- Previous work experience in a CPA firm preferred but not mandatory
- Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office, CaseWare, bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks and Sage (Simply), and Tax Software (example: Profile, Taxprep, etc.), experience in these programs are preferred but not mandatory
- Accounting experience is an asset.
- Desired Major(s): Post Baccalaureate Diploma/PB - Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration/BBA - Accounting

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Time-management skills and attention to detail;
- Accountability and dependability;
- Planning and organizing;
- Decision making and judgment;
- Ethics and integrity;
- Problem solving, research, and analysis;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; and
- Working independently or in a team

WHY YOU WILL BE THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

- You have the ability to quickly familiarize with a work environment;
- You enjoy the changing demands of public practice accounting;
- You embrace learning and personal growth;
- You possess strong time management skills with the ability to work effectively with a team or independently;
- You have strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and set priorities to manage multiple tasks and projects;
- You have the ability to understand and adhere to operating procedures and practices;
- You demonstrate professionalism through appearance and overall conduct;
- You are open and willing to communicate and respond to the needs of the firm in a positive, professional, and supporting manner; and
- You are strong in interpersonal and consulting skills with a demonstrated customer service focus

This position requires the candidate to be in our downtown office location in Kamloops, BC.

You will be provided with new, modern work stations and a supportive training environment during the duration of your work term with us.

You will be eligible for certain benefits as well to be discussed during the interview stage.

POSITION DETAILS

Desired Start Date: January 11, 2027

Program of Study: Business

Division: Accounting

Opportunities for Learning

- Prepare financial statements, tax returns and schedules including personal, corporate, trust, charity, and not-for-profit
- Prepare and complete working papers, reconciliations, financial statements, and engagements per regulatory standards
- Prepare adjusting journal entries for client files that are clear and concise




- Utilize the CPA Handbook to understand and apply the applicable standards
- Apply analytical skills including ability to identify unusual transactions or accounts and ask questions to clarify understanding
- Raise identified file issues that need to be addressed with the engagement team
- Draft and proofread financial statements, tax plans and reporting letters
- Provide bookkeeping services and assist with identification of appropriate record keeping methods in various client situations when asked
- Communicate directly with the Canada Revenue Agency on various client matters
- Prepare correspondence and working papers for the Canada Revenue Agency compliance reviews and audits
- Prepare and amend (when required) payroll, GST, T4s, T5s, T5018s, and other government slips, forms, and reports
- Follow-up on Notice of Assessment deadlines
- Meet due dates for the Canada Revenue Agency filings
- Populate data into software, following-up with client for missing information
- Utilize the Income Tax Act and CRA website to understand and apply financial and tax standards and laws
- Complete multiple basic client engagements while building up to moderate complexity engagements, managing multiple files simultaneously
- Develop technical skills in areas such as compilations, bookkeeping and tax (with possibility of building up to reviews and audits)
- Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work (book an initial file meeting) to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas (reviews and audits), materiality (reviews and audits) and deadlines
- Assist in setting up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
- Prepare a list of outstanding issues for each assigned section of the engagement and a plan to resolve them
- Double check work to detect errors or inefficiencies prior to submission for review
- Clear all review notes on a timely basis and ensure they are complete (follow through all related accounts and areas of the engagement the adjustments impact)
- Mindful of deadlines and budgets on engagements by managing schedule and providing timely status updates to Manager and/or Partner

•Leverage and work with various software, programs, and cloud-based software, including CaseWare, CaseView, Jazzit, Microsoft Suite, QuickBooks, Sage, iFirm, and Taxprep

- When requested by management, take an active role in engaging with clients, responding to client needs and contacting the client with questions
- Begin to build rapport, trust, and respect with clients through quality execution and follow-up
- Focus on client service with a dedicated initiative to help each client in a timely and respectful manner

Length of Work Term: 8 months

Location: Kamloops, British Columbia Canada

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our team!

📌 Co-op or Intern, Accounting (Kamloops)
🏢 Avanti CPA
📍 Kamloops