Accounting Technician - Hamilton, Canada - Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP:

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an accounting firm with over 35 years' of experience and is the business partner of choice for privately owned corporations, their shareholders and non-profit organizations throughout Hamilton and surrounding areas.

The firm employs 50+ employees and offers services in accounting, advisory, taxation and valuation/litigation support services.

Overview of the Opportunity:

The Accounting Technician will perform general accounting duties as well as support accountants and other financing professionals with various tasks and responsibilities such as recording revenues and investments, prepare bank reconciliations and process customer bills and accounts receivable.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Assist a broad range of small business clients with daytoday accounting queries
Prepare basic corporate tax returns and notice to reader financial statements
Assistance with and preparation of personal tax returns
Prepare specialized financial reports as per specific client requests
Assist on CRA assessment reviews
Assist clients with government subsidy programs (currently including CEWS, CEBA, CERS)
Prepare regular external filings such as T4s and T5s and EHT returns
Maintain professional and Firm standards
Maintain regular contact with Manager or Partners, and provide updates on engagement process
Identify, investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in client financial entries, documents and reports
Communicate directly with clients, government agencies and other business contacts as required
Attend internal and external courses to further develop accounting knowledge

Qualifications:

Education_
Bachelor's degree in accounting, or equivalent diploma or experience
Experience_
1 year in public accounting or a comparable organization performing similar work for ownermanaged clients;
Skills and Knowledge_
Superior time and task management skills;
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (desktop and online) and TaxPrep or a similar tax program are assets;
Experience with fullcycle bookkeeping;
Solid understanding of business, accounting and bookkeeping principles.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively convey messages and collect information;
High degree of professionalism and the ability to build rapport with clients and external business contacts.
Experience with ownermanaged, small to midsize businesses and experience with notforprofit organizations are also assets.

Benefits and Perks:

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including: group RRSP matching, health and dental benefits, firm sponsored social events. firm sponsored professional development
Potential for flexible working arrangements and worklife balance
Opportunities to grow within the firm

Notice for Job Applicants

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this description.

They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to make reasonable additions or changes to the duties of the position at any time.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require any accommodation.

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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