Public Accountant

Employer

Paul Teoh Chartered Professional Accountants

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Accounting
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Auditing firm or department
• On-site customer service
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Accounting firm
• Financial services industry

Tasks

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Train staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Develop financial plans for clients
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Chartered Accountants (CA) Designation
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• CANTAX
• Simply Accounting
• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Outlook
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

Accounting

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning

Experience

5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Workplace information

Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)