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CA Student Accountant
Posted 2008-09-04 | Send Resume to: cvermeulen@berrismangan.com
Firm Description:
Berris Mangan, Chartered Accountants is a leading Vancouver accounting and consulting firm that is currently recruiting a Staff Accountant.
Located in the heart of trendy Kitsilano, our building is within walking distance of bookstores, restaurants, cafes and specialty retailers on West Fourth Avenue, as well as the scenic Kits Beach and Granville Island. As a mid sized, independent firm that services clients from a wide geographical base throughout B.C. and Western Canada, we offer a broad range of professional services, including auditing, valuation, tax consulting and review and compilation services.
At Berris Mangan, we work together in a team environment to meet the needs of clients and staff. We offer a challenging, enjoyable and balanced work environment.
Role of a Staff Accountant:
With a strong interest in Accounting, you have the desire to learn and ambition to become a qualified Chartered Accountant. Reporting to the Manager, you will be working collaboratively with a dedicated team of accounting professionals. This position also offers exposure to a wide variety of industries.
Requirements:
- Degree from a recognized college or university with an accounting/finance major, or working towards, CASB pre-requisites.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- A desire to learn and provide quality service to our clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer knowledge and time management skills.
- Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
- Previous accounting, bookkeeping and public practice experience an asset.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of this position are to examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and organizations to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures.
These responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Preparing and compiling Notice to Reader, Review or Audit engagement working paper files.
- Preparing and compiling financial statements and assurance financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Assistance with conducting various examination procedures during an audit.
- Preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns.
- Preparation of T3, T4, T5 and various information slips required by CRA.
- Performing bookkeeping services.
- Assistance with providing solutions to various business, tax and accounting related problems.
- Usage of various tax, accounting and bookkeeping software.
- Development of written and oral communication skills.
- Exposure to the latest computer technology and software.
- Assistance on various special projects as necessitated by clients.
This position offers excellent advancement potential and competitive compensation. Our firm believes in a healthy work life balance. We encourage our staff to take advantage of our onsite gym and participate in staff functions such as yoga, golf, fun days and games nights.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send resume and cover letter, specifying position, to:
Clara Vermeulen
Berris Mangan, Chartered Accountants
1827 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1P5
Fax: 604.683.4782 Email: cvermeulen@berrismangan.com
