Bluewater CPA Professional Corporation, in association with Woods and Company, is a growing and entrepreneurial accounting firm built on a foundation of excellent customer service, high quality work, trust and positive relationships with our clients and community.

We have been helping people and small to medium sized businesses across Sarnia-Lambton and beyond for over 60 years. We provide a full range of services including accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, compliance, and business advisory.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, ongoing training and support for professional development, challenging and diverse work assignments, opportunities for growth and a leadership team committed to your success.

We are currently seeking a full-time Accounting Technician to join our growing team.

QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, qualifications, and experience:

- Completion of accounting, commerce or business administration degree/diploma/certificate
- Entry level to 3 years of relevant accounting experience. Public accounting experience considered a strong asset.
- Understanding of accounting theory and full-cycle file preparation
- Experience preparing and completing personal tax returns preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent time-management skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask, meet recurring deadlines and take ownership of assigned client work
- Significant experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with Quickbooks online/desktop and/or Sage 50.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Highly motivated and efficient
- Positive attitude and desire to learn




- Strong ability to manage assignments and project deadlines under pressure
- Valid G drivers license (minimal driving required)

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be working directly with the Partners and Senior Accountants to plan, perform and complete client engagements. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

- Preparing Compilation/Notice to Reader financial statements and corporate tax returns
- Preparing personal tax returns
- Bookkeeping assignments, including but not limited to payables, receivables, bank and credit card reconciliations, payroll calculations and remittances
- Payroll processing and source deduction remittances
- GST, PST, and WSIB returns and remittances
- Preparing T4’s and T5’s
- Full cycle accounting, data entry, and account reconciliations
- Producing quality working papers
- Performing other accounting projects as assigned
- Building strong client relationships
- Identifying issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with engagement Partners to develop resolutions
- Communicate with the government regarding information requests, assessments and installments
- Paid overtime will be required during tax season

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter and salary expectations to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Casual dress

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Extended health care

Flexible Schedule

On-site parking

Paid time off

Hybrid work from home

Overtime pay

Pay: $20.98-$34.20 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounting Technician (Sarnia)
🏢 Bluewater CPA Professional
📍 Sarnia