Intermediate Accounting Associate - Burlington, Canada - SB Partners

SB Partners

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Burlington, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

SB Partners LLP is a full-service Chartered Professional Public Accounting firm located in Burlington, Ontario.

For 50 years, SB Partners has served a diverse set of clients and is one of the leading independent CPA firms in the GTA.

Our primary client base is entrepreneurial, owner-managed businesses, high net-wealth, corporate subsidiaries and not-for-profit organizations.

Enjoy the rewards and possibilities of working with a team of dedicated, values-driven colleagues who support you and celebrate your accomplishments.

Your role will be integral in making a difference in the lives of the team and your clients, along with creating a positive impact in the community.

The A&A group at SB Partners LLP is expanding. We are seeking a dynamic, smart, and service-oriented Intermediate Accounting Associate to join our team.

Purpose of the position:

As an Intermediate Accounting Associate, you will focus on leveraging your knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping concepts while being exposed to different client engagements.

The role will involve developing and maintaining outstanding client relationships, ensuring the "Ultimate Client Experience" is provided. You will work in a team and be mentored by a Manager or Senior Manager.

Key responsibilities and duties:

Independently complete Notice to Reader engagements, which includes preparing working paper files and corporate income tax returns in adherence with the firm's formal policies and procedures
Complete review engagements of financial statements for ownermanaged businesses including preparation of corporate income tax returns
Prepare and review T4s and T5s
Prepare personal tax returns and trust returns
Prepare and file HST returns
Correspond with the Canada Revenue Agency relating to personal tax and corporate tax inquiries
Communicate with clients and build professional work relationships
Manage competing deadlines for multiple partners and managers while providing quality service to clients
Regularly communicate with managers on status of files
Proactively use resources to problem solve prior to escalating questions to manager
Assess file workload and communicate budget updates to manager
Ensure time worked on each file is accurately recorded
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and coop team members
Show ongoing progress to the achievement of the competencies for your level

What you offer:

College graduate with an accounting or finance background
Minimum 12 months "junior" experience
Client service and communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping concepts
Good attention to detail
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Self motivated, results driven
Willingness to be coached and mentored
Experience using CaseWare and TaxPrep software
Experience using QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online and Simply Accounting
Experience using Excel
Demonstrate ability to use Document Management Tools
Is able to deal with working in a highstress environment with competing priorities, demanding deadlines, and interruptions.

What we offer:

3 weeks vacations annually
40 hours of personal/family leave annually
RRSP/TSFA Program
Half Day Friday's in July & August
Office Closure between December 25thJanuary 2nd (in addition to your vacation time)
Annual Community Day
Health/Dental Benefits
Annual Fitness Stipend
Company Events & Swag
Casual Dress Friday's
Hybrid Working Environment
Standup Desks (inoffice)
37.5 hour workweek typically, additional hours beyond the standard as required during February, March, and April to meet objectives and responsibilities to provide client service

Working conditions and physical requirements:

Has reliable vehicle for travel to office and for offsite tasks.
Sits at a desk for prolonged periods and works on a computer.
Works effectively within an openconcept environment with distractions (phones, conversations etc.).
Is able to deal with working in a highstress environment with competing priorities, demanding deadlines, and interruptions.