STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Fernandez Young LLP is a full services accounting firm with focused on medium and small businesses, with presence in downtown Vancouver, and with 35 years of experience under the belt. We provide multidisciplinary services to local and international companies and assist them in their growth and expansion.
We are CPAs committed to help our clients remain solvent and profitable. At this time, we have an opportunity for individuals committed to expanding their professional career and advancement. If you are detail oriented and seriously committed to the accounting profession, we would invite you to apply and join our young team of professionals in search for excellence!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant main responsibilities include full-cycle accounting, data entry, preparing working papers, completing checklists, clients’ financial statements, tax returns and complying with clients’ statutory filing requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

· Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
· Experience working on compilation engagements
· Experience working on audit and review engagements under APSE, ASNPO and IFRS is preferred
· Advanced knowledge of relevant computer applications such as QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Simply Accounting, Word, Excel and CaseWare
· Knowledge of data management and financial data analysis
· Bachelor’s degree in business and/or related field is required
· CPA designation or working towards CPA certification
· Local area residency

DESIRED SKILLS:

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
· Excellent organizational skills, including time management, goal setting, and planning
· Ability to communicate effectively with team members, clients and others
· Strong work ethics

· Prepare year-end financial statements and related working papers
· Assist in planning and executing audit and review engagements for various clients
· Prepare corporate income tax, trusts, non-for-profit and other information returns and related schedules
· Reconcile and balance all accounts in accordance with established standards
· Prepare personal income tax returns and other information returns and schedules
· Collaborate with senior team members to ensure compliance and accuracy