About Rocket CPA

Rocket CPA is a growing public accounting firm based in Burnaby, BC. We work with owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, and corporations, providing corporate tax, financial statement preparation, bookkeeping, and ongoing accounting advisory services.

We're building a firm where talented professionals take ownership of their work, communicate directly with clients, and contribute to improving how the practice operates.

We're looking for an experienced CPA who can independently complete corporate accounting and tax engagements, review bookkeeping, communicate with clients, and help develop our accounting team.

The Role

This is a hands-on senior management position combining corporate year-end preparation, T2 corporate tax preparation, bookkeeping review, client relationship management, and team leadership.

You'll be responsible for independently completing corporate year-end engagements and T2 returns, reviewing bookkeeping completed by our team, resolving accounting and tax issues, and communicating directly with clients.

As the firm grows, you'll also take on greater responsibility for reviewing work prepared by other accountants and supporting the development of our team.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their files from start to finish, exercises sound qualified judgment, and knows when to seek additional guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Tax

- Independently complete corporate year-end engagements, including working papers, adjusting journal entries, and financial statement preparation under CSRS 4200.
- Prepare and complete T2 corporate income tax returns, including supporting schedules and tax adjustments.
- Review corporate year-end engagements and T2 returns prepared by other team members.
- Resolve accounting issues involving investments, foreign exchange, shareholder loans, intercompany transactions, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Identify corporate tax planning opportunities and communicate recommendations.
- Ensure files are complete, technically accurate, properly documented, and ready for finalization.

Bookkeeping Review & Quality Control

- Review monthly,



quarterly, and annual bookkeeping completed by our bookkeeping team.
- Review bank and credit card reconciliations, GST/PST accounts, payroll liabilities, shareholder loan balances, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Identify bookkeeping errors, missing documentation, and required adjustments.
- Provide clear review notes and guidance to bookkeepers.
- Ensure bookkeeping files are accurate and complete before proceeding to corporate year-end preparation.
- Identify recurring bookkeeping issues and implement improvements to prevent them.

Client Relationship Management

- Act as the primary contact for assigned corporate clients.
- Independently respond to accounting and corporate tax questions.
- Lead client meetings to discuss year-end results, tax liabilities, and accounting matters.
- Identify missing information and proactively follow up with clients.
- Explain technical accounting and tax matters clearly and professionally.
- Recognize when an issue requires additional research or specialist advice.

Team Leadership & Practice Operations

- Review work prepared by junior accountants and bookkeepers.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback.
- Develop and maintain accounting procedures, review checklists, and training materials.
- Coordinate with the administrative team to keep client engagements moving.
- Take ownership of assigned engagements, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Contribute to improving workflow efficiency and reducing unnecessary rework.

Qualifications

Required

- Canadian CPA designation in good standing.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant Canadian public practice experience.
- Strong hands-on experience independently completing corporate year-end engagements and T2 returns.




- Experience reviewing bookkeeping and identifying accounting discrepancies.
- Strong working knowledge of ASPE and CSRS 4200.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve technical accounting issues independently.
- Experience communicating directly with business owners and corporate clients.
- Solid attention to detail, organizational skills, and professional judgment.

Preferred

- Previous experience supervising or reviewing the work of other accountants.
- Experience with TaxCycle, CaseWare, Xero, and Financial Cents.
- Experience with owner-managed corporations, investment holding companies, and corporate reorganizations.
- Experience improving accounting workflows and developing junior staff.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first six months, you should be able to:

- Independently complete corporate year-end engagements and T2 returns.
- Review bookkeeping files and resolve accounting discrepancies with minimal partner involvement.
- Review corporate tax and year-end work prepared by other team members.
- Handle routine and moderately complex client accounting and tax questions.
- Identify and resolve issues before files reach the partner.
- Improve the quality and consistency of work prepared by the accounting team.
- Take meaningful ownership of client relationships and engagement deadlines.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary of $100,000–$140,000, based on experience.
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing public accounting practice.
- Direct involvement in client relationships and technical decision-making.
- Chance to contribute to the development of the firm's systems, processes, and team.
- A collaborative, professional working environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé through Indeed, along with a brief description of your experience independently completing corporate year-end engagements and T2 returns.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Pay: $100,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

- How many years of public practice experience do you have?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC V5J 3M6

📌 Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager (CPA) (Burnaby)
🏢 Rocket
📍 Burnaby