Purtzki Johansen & Associates, is a Chartered Professional Accounting firm consisting of more than 60 staff with offices located in Nanaimo, Langley and Vancouver. Our firm specializes in advising and providing accounting and tax services to healthcare professionals and owner-managed businesses.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and ambitious manager or senior manager to join our team. The successful candidate would possess a CPA designation and a minimum 2 years of recent, post-designation public practice experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and talented professional looking for a rewarding career in tax and accounting, with unlimited potential for growth and success.

What we offer:

- competitive compensation package
- group extended health and dental benefits
- career advancement opportunities
- payment of professional development course fees and dues
- personal development, mentorship and continuous learning
- supportive, team-oriented working environment
- regular team building activities
- exciting, challenging, growth-oriented atmosphere
- positive office culture and flexibility
- relocation assistance

Responsibilities will include:

- compilation of year-end financial statements and working papers in a paperless format
- preparation of corporate, personal and trust income tax returns
- reviewing and approving work prepared by junior accounting staff
- preparing and reviewing corporate and personal tax plans




- opportunity for assignment of special tax projects, corporate reorganizations, incorporations and complex client files
- establishing and maintaining positive client relationships
- corresponding with taxation authorities
- supervising and mentoring junior staff
- communicating with partners and staff regarding client engagements and expectations
- providing the very best possible client service

Skills and qualifications required:

- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- solid time management skills and ability to effectively meet deadlines
- experience working with Caseware/Caseview, CanTax/Taxprep, Quickbooks and Sage Accounting
- proficiency in MS Office, with a special emphasis in MS Excel
- keen attention to detail
- analytical and problem solving skills
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- strong work ethic
- positive attitude, and exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
- ability to effectively manage client and staff relationships, respond to promptly to client needs and meet client expectations

If this describes your skill set and you are ready for an exciting new challenge, we can provide you with a rewarding and challenging career. Please apply by submitting a resume and cover letter. Those who are shortlisted will be contacted, no phone calls please.

Pay: $65,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant (Nanaimo)
🏢 Purtzki Johansen u0026 Associates
📍 Nanaimo