Junior Accountant

at  Ethos CPA LLP

FULL-TIME JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Ethos CPA LLP – Burnaby, BC
Ethos CPA LLP is a full-service CPA firm offering comprehensive accounting, assurance, taxation, and consulting services to small- to medium-sized businesses and individuals. We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Accountant to join our growing team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A diploma or university degree in Accounting.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of Simply Accounting (Sage 50) and/or QuickBooks (an asset but not required).
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills to handle multiple deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Chinese (required), Cantonese (an asset but not required).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in public practice accounting (an asset, but not mandatory).

IMPORTANT NOTES

This role is best suited for individuals seeking hands-on experience in a small- to medium-sized firm. If you are looking for the structure and environment of a large firm, this position may not align with your expectations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Junior Accountant, you will play an integral role in our operations by managing full-cycle bookkeeping and supporting clients with various financial and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include:

• Bookkeeping: Handling PST, GST, Payroll, WCB, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Year-End Support: Assisting with corporate year-end, review, and audit engagements.
• Taxation: Preparing corporate and personal tax returns.
• Client Engagement: Interacting with clients regularly to provide exceptional service.
• Administrative Duties: Sharing office administrative responsibilities to support team operations.

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A diploma or university degree in Accounting.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of Simply Accounting (Sage 50) and/or QuickBooks (an asset but not required).
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills to handle multiple deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Chinese (required), Cantonese (an asset but not required)