Pacific CPA is a mid-sized public practice accounting firm with a long history in Nanaimo offering tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and advisory services to a wide variety of clients across multiple industries. Visit our website to learn more about our firm: https://pacificcpa.ca/about-us/
We are seeking an enthusiastic intermediate or senior accountant to join our firm in the role of Staff Accountant. For clarity, this would be someone with experience in a public practice accounting firm who has not obtained their CPA designation. This would be an ideal fit for someone seeking a fun and collaborative work environment while maintaining work-life balance. For the right candidate we will work with you to develop a schedule that works for your lifestyle.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· Minimum of 2 years’ public practice experience
· Experience with CaseWare, Jazzit, TaxCycle, QuickBooks, Sage, and CCH iFirm an asset
· Strong computer skills and comfortability with paperless filing systems
· Excellent organizational skills, and written and oral communication skills
· BBA undergraduate degree with a concentration in accounting or equivalent education and experience
Our firm’s management team recognizes the importance of work/life balance and for that reason, provide flexibility in exchange for reliability, loyalty, and effort from the employees. We believe that everyone should enjoy coming to work and we have fostered an environment where this is possible. What we offer:
· Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
· Health & dental plan including life insurance (after 3 months)
· Health & fitness reimbursement program
· Employee service recognition bonuses
· Paid sick days
· Fridays off during July & August
· Overtime pay
· Vacation pay
· Paid professional development including CPA tuition reimbursement
· Close mentorship from CPAs for junior and intermediate accountants
· Company events
· Free on-site parking
· Private office workspace, in a new North Nanaimo building
This position is available in a full or part-time capacity (30 - 37.5 hours per week). During our busy season (March & April), additional hours may be required. During July and August, regular hours will be 30.0 per week, Monday to Thursday.
We will be conducting interviews until we find someone who is a perfect fit for our close-knit team. We thank everyone for their applications and interest in working for Pacific CPA LLP. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to careers@pacificcpa.ca. To learn more about our team, visit our website: https://pacificcpa.ca/careers/.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$78,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Canadian public practice: 2 years (required)

Location:

• Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L7 (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

· Preparation and review of personal income tax returns, corporation income tax returns, and Estate & Trust returns
· Preparation and review of financial statements (compilation engagements only, no audit or review engagements)
· Tax and estate planning
· Full cycle accounting, data entry, and account reconciliations
· GST, PST, and WorkSafeBC return reconciliation and preparation
· T4 & T5 reconciliation and preparation
· Client interaction
· Other tax and accounting projects as assigned