IMPORTANT: Only apply if you live Coquitlam and surrounding areas 20 to 30 minutes. You must have Canadian citizenship or PR status.

Full job description

The opportunity

We are a CPA firm located in Coquitlam and always provide high-standard services to small, medium and large size businesses. We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join our team at our Coquitlam office. This role is well suited to someone who wants to strengthen their public practice experience across compilation and review engagements, corporate and personal tax, and related client work, while taking increasing ownership of assignments and deadlines.

What you'll do

- Preparation of compilation and review engagements, including working paper and financial statements
- Preparation of T1, T2, T4, and T5 and other information returns
- Full-cycle bookkeeping, bank reconciliation and preparation GST/HST, PST, payroll, and WCB returns
- Prepare accurate, organized, and review-ready working paper files for compilation and review engagements, as well as corporate and personal tax assignments.
- Direct communication with clients and CRA on routine matters

What you bring

- Bachelor of Commerce degree from UBC or SFU in Accounting and enrolment in, or eligibility for, the CPA Qualified Education Program.
- Recent minimum two years of public practice experience in Canada with a small to mid size CPA firm.




- Proficiency with Excel and accounting and tax software; QuickBooks Desktop and Online, CaseWare, TaxCyle, MS office, ClickUp (project management).
- Fluent in English written and verbal.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, reliability, and time-management skills, along with a collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
- Identify missing information and potential issues, communicate professionally with clients, and keep engagement team members informed of job progress.

What we offer

- A full-time, permanent position based at our Coquitlam office.
- An expected salary range of $45,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Extended health benefits
- Compensation for management-approved overtime worked during tax season.
- Tax season bonus
- Paid time off and paid sick days
- A welcoming and collaborative workplace with regular team events and social activities.

Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Public Practice: 2 years (required)
- QuickBooks: 2 years (preferred)
- Preparation of T1: 2 years (preferred)
- Preparation of T2: 2 years (preferred)
- Full cycle bookkeeping: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Staff Accountant (Public Practice) (Coquitlam)
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📍 Coquitlam