Wakeford and Company CPA, Chartered Accountant, has been a quality provider of financial advisory, accounting, assurance, tax, and business advisory services in the Owen Sound, Grey, and Bruce region since 1983. For over 40 years, we have built our reputation on a solid foundation of core values of respect for ourselves, our staff and our clients. Through this respect and with integrity we provide cost effective, excellence to our clients while maintaining a healthy and respectful workplace for our staff.
We have an opportunity in our Owen Sound office for a talented, motivated individual as an Junior Accounting Technician

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and completion of working papers, financial statements for notice to readers and review engagements
• Preparation of regular external filings such as HST, T4’s and T5’s
• Performing reconciliations of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Responding to Canada Revenue Agency notices
• Assist clients with accounting software, bookkeeping and data entry as required

A successful candidate will have:

• Intelligence and integrity
• An attention to detail, organization and accuracy
• An ability to prioritize and meet filing deadlines for our clients.
• An ability to deal with a variety of client needs
• Respect for, and a willingness to work with all members of our team
• An appreciation and respect for client’s confidentiality in all matters

Technical training will be provided. Experience in the following areas is an advantage:

• Experience with Sage 50 and QuickBooks accounting software, both desktop and on-line
• Experience with CaseWare/CaseView
• Sound understanding of Excel worksheets
• Experience with database input
• Experience in professional personal tax return preparation
• Experience with Taxprep software

Application Information:

• We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications.
• The current position is full time with seasonal time peaks.

All resume information is received in confidence.
While we appreciate all applications received, we can only contact directly those candidates selected for an interview.
A cover letter is requested. Please let us know why you are interested in this job / career.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Owen Sound, ON N4K 6S6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Personal Tax: 1 year (preferred)
• Public Accounting : 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Preparation and completion of working papers, financial statements for notice to readers and review engagements
• Preparation of regular external filings such as HST, T4’s and T5’s
• Performing reconciliations of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Responding to Canada Revenue Agency notices
• Assist clients with accounting software, bookkeeping and data entry as require