Staff Accountant & Student Staff Accountants
Job description
Chaggares & Bonhomme, Chartered Professional Accountants (C&B) are a dynamic and entrepreneurial accounting firm that offers many professional services to local small and medium sized businesses. The firm and partners are proud members of the York Region community, and actively seek others to join the firm that value working in the community where they live.
Recipients of numerous local awards over the years including “Reader’s Choice Award” for many years, and “Professional Services Business of the Year” by the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards (twice!).
We foster a supportive, family-like work culture where every team member is valued, respected, and encouraged to grow. Our dynamic environment promotes continuous learning, collaboration, and mutual trust.
As C&B continues to grow, we are looking for Staff Accountants to join our team.
Before applying for this exciting opportunity, consider the following:
- Are you passionate and enthusiastic to work in public accounting?
- Are you looking for a company highly integrated in the local community?
- Do you want to be part of a highly functioning accounting firm that works hard and plays hard?
- Do you thrive in smaller teams?
Are you experienced with:
- Preparation of Corporate and Personal Tax Returns?
- Preparation of Notice to Readers?
- Preparation of Review Engagements?
- Planning & Execution of Audit Engagements?
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Working closely with the partners, managers and other staff on audit, tax and other engagements
- Prepare notice to readers, GST/HST, T1’s and T2’s
- Perform technical research, developing and documenting advisory recommendations
- Technical understanding and application of accounting and audit standards
- Managing multiple client relationships and understanding their unique business requirements
- Full-cycle accounting functions
Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple client files simultaneously
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong technical aptitude for and experience with accounting-related software
Requirements
- CPA/CA designation or CPA Student working towards their CPA Designation however will consider candidates with relevant and or equivalent education and or experience
- 1 to 3 years experience in public accounting
- Demonstrated understanding of provincial and Canadian tax rules and regulations
- Full cycle bookkeeping experience is an asset
- Use of own vehicle to use on company business preferred (minimal local travel may be required on occasion)
- Available to work scheduled/unscheduled overtime and excess hours during peak tax season
Chaggares and Bonhomme is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please let HR know if you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit a Police Criminal Record Check upon hire, deemed satisfactory by the Firm.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Why Work Here:
- Hybrid Environment (2 days remote per week)
- Flexible Time
- Fun Team Days
- Opportunity to progress in your career
- Competitive Salary based on experience
- Discretionary Bonus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent