Accounting Technician

Position Summary

Fully remote position open to Canadian residents, can be based in any city, province, or territory.

Accounting Technician

Remote, open to any Canadian resident.

~60

At least 5 years of experience in private industry as a controller or in public accounting.

$60,000-$75,000 CAD.

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LiveCA is a Canadian, remote‑first CPA firm with a community that spans from coast to coast. We’re focused on creating a workplace where people can do meaningful, high‑impact work while also having the flexibility to enjoy what’s important to them outside of work. While how we work may evolve, our Purpose stays the same: high‑impact work and a meaningful life.

Our values are a reflection of the people who make up our team and how we work. We are

• Humbly Confident
• Collaborative
• Adaptable
• Growth Oriented

As an Accounting Technician, you will be responsible for delivering a great client experience that results in strong and lasting client relationships.

To succeed in this role you will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

• Preparing year‑end compilation engagements, corporate tax returns, including federal and provincial filings for clients operating across multiple jurisdictions.
• Complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
• Preparing and filing federal and provincial sales tax returns.
• Preparing personal tax returns and tax slips such as T4s, T5s, and other relevant slips as required.
• Supporting clients with their payroll compliance requirements, which may include review of payroll remittances reports, and other relevant payroll filings or related correspondence with CRA.
• Prepare management, investor and board reporting, such as consolidated financial statements for corporate groups, budgets, cash flow forecasts and other analyses as required.
• Complete general accounting tasks, including preparation of the monthly bookkeeping for some clients as directed by the Manager.
• Managing ad‑hoc requests, questions and emails from fellow team members by appropriately prioritizing them and ensuring timely communication in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Assist in preparing responses to CRA audits and notices, including gathering supporting documentation, corresponding directly with CRA, and communicating with the LiveCA team throughout the process.
• Working with dynamic and growing clients, other related duties may be assigned in support of client needs.

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in a business program.
• CPA designation not required.
• 4+ years of experience in public accounting or at least 7 years experience in private industry working in the finance department.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, and Canadian tax basics (corporate and personal).
• High attention to detail, organizational ability, communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Passion for excellent client services.
• We recognize that the best person for the job may not tick all these boxes. All applications will be reviewed (by a human) to determine relevant experience/education.

• Remote Friendly and Flexible
  
  Schedule:
  
  at LiveCA you are not tied to specific office hours. Our team has autonomy over when and how they work, as long as their team and clients continue to be supported.
• PTO: 3 weeks vacation and 3 floating holidays per year for cultural or personal events that don’t fall within the statutory holiday calendar. All employees start with 10 paid Sick/Mental Health days.
• Benefits:
  Extended health benefits and an additional $2000/year Health Spending Account for any other needs.
• Tech stipend: of $150/month for at‑home office/tech expense that falls outside of the equipment LiveCA provides to all employees.

LiveCA is an equal‑opportunity employer and we welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will strive to accommodate applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment process. If selected to move forward, please email  with the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.