Accounting Technician

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Technician to join our team! The core skills and responsibilities of this position are:

• Preparation of financial statements and corporate tax returns in accordance with Firm standards for clients in a variety of businesses and non-profit enterprises;
• Preparation of personal tax returns, as well as tax filings for trusts, estates and various information returns (ex. T4 and T5 slips);
• Auditing financial statements of business clients as a team member;
• Effective communication with our clients, government agencies and with our partners and staff;
• Keeping partners and other team members informed, on an ongoing basis, of progress and significant issues; and
• Providing advice and training to other staff members.

• Public practice and/or bookkeeping experience strongly preferred;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Solid verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
• Strong work ethic, desire to learn, and organizational skills;
• Experience using software including Caseware, Taxprep, iFirm and Microsoft Office