Senior Accountant - Private Companies and Personal Tax

Manning Elliott LLP • Vancouver, BC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant at Manning Elliott LLP, you will play a pivotal role in understanding client businesses and navigating their accounting and tax challenges. Collaborating closely with the engagement manager, you will proactively anticipate issues and assess alternatives, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive solutions tailored to their needs. In addition to managing compilation and review engagements, you will also take the lead in training and mentoring junior team members, fostering their professional development.

Requirements

• Completion of, or currently pursuing, a CPA designation
• 2 to 4 years’ public accounting experience working with privately owned businesses
• Fundamental financial accounting (ASPE) and corporate and personal tax knowledge, including the ability to prepare corporate and personal tax returns.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Openness to learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Mandarin is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Understand client businesses to identify accounting and tax issues, providing informed recommendations to address them.
• Produce concise working papers, financial compilations, and CRA returns for review while ensuring accuracy in journal entries.
• Utilize technical knowledge to formulate recommendations for clients and the firm, while proactively anticipating and addressing potential issues.
• Mentor and train junior team members, offering constructive feedback to enhance their performance in future engagements.
• Plan and execute compilation and review engagements, assisting clients in preparing financial statements in compliance with ASPE standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, responding to inquiries promptly to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Recognize opportunities for tax planning and advisory services within existing client accounts.
• Coordinate with team members on advanced accounting projects, fostering teamwork across departments.
• Perform account reconciliations and analyses to support financial accuracy and decision-making.
• Engage with clients and internal teams to ensure expectations are met in a timely manner while promoting excellent service.

Benefits

• Supportive Culture: We prioritize work-life balance and provide a friendly environment where you can thrive.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Community Impact: Participate in community service initiatives and give back.
• Flexible Work Options: At our firm, we understand the importance of work-life balance in fostering a happy and thriving team. That’s why we offer the freedom to create your workday schedule within core working hours, as well as hybrid work arrangements that are aligned with personal and business needs.
• Fun & Engaging Team Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social events, and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees