Accounting Technician - Brantford, Canada - Millards

Millards

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Brantford, Canada

1 week ago

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Salary:

Position Posting:
Accounting Technician**-Brantford

Full-time, Permanent

_ Why choose a career at Millards?_
Here at Millards, we offer growth, respect, and work/life balance.

Aside from a competitive compensation, benefits package and pension plan, working with Millards offers individuals the opportunity for growth, to make their mark in accounting and work with a firm that is highly respected in the community and further afield.

We believe in teamwork, ongoing professional development, and efficient, professional, and excellent client service.

With the majority of our CPA's and Partners having started as students with us, this speaks to the loyalty Millards has towards its employees and vice versa.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Involvement in the preparation and or completion of working papers, financial statements and tax returns according to Firm and regulatory standards for clients in a variety of businesses.
Coordination, and followup with the appropriate government agencies as required, of tax assignments including preparation of tax returns (T1, T2s, T4s, T5s, HST), and coordination with the tax department to ensure queries are cleared and deadlines are met.
Ensuring that all significant engagement matters are documented and brought to the attention of the Partner, as well as keeping them informed of the progress of the engagement.

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

Post secondary education in accounting.
23 years of bookkeeping/public accounting experience in Canada is required.
Knowledge of basic to intermediate tax principles is required.
Previous experience with accounting programs including Caseware, Caseview.
Experience with Sage (Simply Accounting) and Quickbooks is a definite asset.
Solid knowledge and understanding of required government taxes (payroll, consumer, and other business)
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to adapt quickly to changes and propose solutions as needed.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Good oral and written communication skills.
The flexibility to work additional hours.

Working Conditions and Benefits

Competitive Group Benefits & Pension Plan
Flexible Work Schedule
Working in office with occasional travel to clients
Reimbursement for personal health & wellness initiatives
Staff Social Committee
Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment

Firm Overview
Founded in Brantford, Ontario in 120, Millards has been providing accounting services for over 100 years. We have a combined team of nearly 151 highly skilled experts including Partners, Associates, Senior Accountants, and support staff.

Millards is a highly respected public accounting firm with four locations across Southern Ontario.

Each location works independently but frequently works together co-operatively to provide a more comprehensive range of skillsets and capabilities to our clients.

As a full-service accounting firm, we provide a range of services including personal, corporate, taxation, and valuation.

From our Southern Ontario locations, we serve a diverse base of urban and rural clients ranging from individuals and estates, private and professional corporations, and agricultural businesses.

Friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable
- our clients can count on Millards for effective and experience driven expertise

**How to Apply