About Us

Kasa CPA is a cloud-based boutique accounting firm serving clients across the Lower Mainland and beyond. The word Kasa means "umbrella" in Japanese, reflecting our commitment to being a dependable source of support for our clients through every stage of their business journey.

We believe that no two clients are alike, and neither are the solutions we provide. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all services, we take the time to understand each client's unique needs and tailor our approach accordingly. Whether through monthly bookkeeping, quarterly financial reviews, or strategic consultations, our goal is to provide practical, personalized support that helps our clients succeed.

The Role

Kasa CPA is growing, and we are excited to welcome a Senior Accountant to our team.

This is a part-time contractor position with flexible hours. The role is fully remote, allowing you to work from home while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. To support collaboration and client service, candidates must be available during core business hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced CPA who enjoys working in a small, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment where their contributions have a direct impact. As the firm continues to grow, there is potential for the successful candidate to advance into a Manager role within the next one to two years.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for a diverse range of accounting, tax, and client service activities, including:

- Preparing complex personal and corporate income tax returns
- Preparing compilation engagements
- Processing payroll and calculating source deduction remittances
- Preparing and filing GST and PST returns
- Preparing and filing WorkSafeBC (WCB) reports
- Performing full-cycle bookkeeping for a variety of clients
- Reviewing bookkeeping work completed by junior team members




- Reviewing tax returns and compilation engagements prepared by junior staff
- Communicating professionally with clients and managing ongoing client relationships
- Supporting the Partner with project coordination and practice management initiatives
- Training, mentoring, and supporting junior team members
- Occasional local travel to attend client meetings

The Ideal Candidate

Mandatory Requirements

- CPA designation in good standing.
- Minimum 4 years of recent public practice experience in a CPA firm, preferably within a small or mid-sized firm environment.
- Strong experience preparing compilation engagements, personal and corporate income tax returns, T4 and T5 slips, and reviewing bookkeeping files.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and TaxCycle or comparable Canadian tax preparation software.
- Must be a resident of British Columbia and located within the Lower Mainland.
- Must be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and possess strong communication skills to thrive in a remote work environment.
- Comfortable working in a flexible, work-as-needed environment.

Ideal Personality Fit

- Eager to learn, adaptable, and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities as business needs evolve.
- Friendly, approachable, and client-focused, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Enjoys building relationships and providing exceptional service to clients.
- Highly organized with strong time-management skills and the ability to effectively prioritize competing deadlines.
- Efficient and detail-oriented,



with the ability to work within budgets while maintaining high-quality work.
- Dependable, accountable, and takes ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented, with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently.
- Team-oriented and willing to support, mentor, and collaborate with junior team members.

Compensation

- Competitive compensation of $32 to $40 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills.
- Fully remote work environment.
- Flexible, work-as-needed schedule.
- Opportunity to work directly with clients and gain exposure to a wide variety of accounting, tax, and advisory engagements.
- Potential for career advancement into a Manager role as the firm continues to grow.

Interested in Joining Kasa CPA? If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter through Indeed. Selected candidates will be contacted directly to arrange a virtual interview. References will be requested and verified prior to extending an offer of engagement.

Please Note

This opportunity is intended for individual contractors residing in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Applications from outsourced accounting firms, staffing agencies, and candidates located outside the Lower Mainland will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest in Kasa CPA!

Job Types: Part time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $32.00-$40.00 per hour

Education

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- public practice in a CPA firm: 4 years (required)
- full-cycle bookkeeping: 4 years (required)

Language:
- English, Cantonese and Mandarin (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Location:
- Vancouver, BC (required)

Willingness to travel:
- 25% (required)

Work Location: Remote

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