Jensen Chartered Professional Accountants (JCPA) is looking for a staff or junior level Accountant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in the CPA PEP program working towards a CPA designation and passionate about helping small to medium size businesses. We are a Pre-Approved CPA Training Firm embracing a customized work workplace offering benefits larger employers cannot.

Come join our team and expand your experience along side a group of young enthusiastic CPAs and CPA students who are breaking the mould of a traditional accounting firm!

Roles and Responsibilities
Liaise with business owners, show comfort identifying and discussing the accounting/reporting and tax concepts relevant to the industry and engagement with Partners and Client.
Diagnose accounting/reporting and tax deficiencies and generate custom solutions for business Owners/Management.
Demonstrate an understanding and interest in small to medium size private corporations, their accounting/reporting and tax needs.
Show technical accounting/tax skill (ASPE, ITAs) and ability to pass knowledge to others: bookkeeping, financial reporting, compilations, and tax (T1, T2, T3s).
Welcome new clients,



organize and set-up newly incorporated businesses, identifying accounting processes.
Organize, manage, and compile full cycle bookkeeping engagements for clients through QuickBooks Online and Tax Cycle software integrations
Collaborate with team members prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities and deadlines.
Identify client file areas of concern and address potential solution with managers and engagement partners.
Contribute to the development of recent ideas and approaches to improve work processes.

Experience required
Enrolled in the CPA PEP Program
Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Profile T1/T2/T3, Tax Cycle, QuickBooks Online, Xero and integration software such as Dext is beneficial.
Experience with compilation and tax engagements.
Solid computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Culture and Fit
Fun, relaxed work environment.
JCPA values work-life balance.
Reasonable hours all year round, limited overtime.
Hybrid work arrangements.

📌 Staff Accountant Calgary
🏢 Jensen Chartered Professional Accountants
📍 Calgary