Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), auditor title an asset

Job Summary:

The person holding the position of Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) assumes the role of Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.

Internal Control:

• Propose initiatives for continuous process improvement to optimize the flow of production and review operations.
• Review accounting files, ensuring the quality of the work process.
• Ensure compliance with client files (Corporate and individuals).
• Discuss possible solutions for certain issues with the CEO.

Accounting:

• Preparation of compilation missions.
• Production of corporate T2 tax returns.
• Prepare tax returns for individuals during the T1 tax season.
• Design, implement, and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals, services within businesses, corporations, or other types of establishments.
• Respond to questions regarding accounting procedures by researching and interpreting accounting policies and standards.
• Summarize the current financial situation by gathering information (Preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, and other reports).
• Justify financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Comply with government legal financial requirements and enforce requirements, advising management on necessary actions.

Supervision and Training:

• Supervise and train, if necessary, accounting interns, other accountants, or accounting technicians.

Customer Service/Advisory (Optional):

• Analyze financial statements and reports and provide advice in the financial or tax field (advisory service).

The advisory service is not mandatory but will be considered an asset.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting and a certified professional accounting title.
• Knowledge of Office suite (including advanced Excel), Sage50, Quickbooks online, Profile, and Caseware.
• Years of experience: 3 years and more.
• Bilingual: Fluent in French (spoken and written) and English (spoken and written).

This role involves interactions with clients on a national scale. Therefore, proficiency in both French and English is required for this role, both in written and oral communication.