Staff Accountant | CPA Student – Public Accounting

Job summary

Perform a varied mix of compilation and review engagements, corporate and personal tax work, and some not-for-profit audit work. Build accounting expertise and take on broader responsibilities as knowledge and confidence grow.

Job details

ABOUT YOU You are currently enrolled in the CPA program and have experience in public accounting. As you continue building your career, you are looking for work that feels meaningful, a supportive team to learn alongside, and opportunities to make a valued contribution. You are looking for a CPA-approved learning office where you can keep building your skills alongside knowledgeable CPAs and other CPA students. You feel you would thrive in a firm that prides itself on providing a supportive, low-stress learning environment in a small, friendly office of twenty other professionals. You want your work to be valued and your contribution to be recognized. Here, you will build on your existing experience through a varied mix of compilations, review engagements, corporate and personal tax work, and other opportunities that strengthen your skills, with some involvement in not-for-profit audit work as well. As your knowledge and confidence grow, so will the scope of your responsibilities and the impact you can make. ABOUT US We are a thriving public accounting and consulting practice located in Bedford, Nova Scotia, with more than 15 years of experience supporting small and medium-sized businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals with complex accounting and taxation needs. Our broad client base gives you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, gain exposure to varied work, and see the difference your contribution makes. Our practice has grown through referrals from satisfied clients and trusted professionals who value the quality of our work, our people, and our culture. We are fortunate to have a very enjoyable client-base whose quality we attribute to our referral-based growth – we believe people tend to refer other people they like and respect to their own accountant. Our office dog, Gigi—a non-shedding Havanese mix—also does her part to keep the workday entertaining and make the office feel welcoming. Requirements: Currently enrolled in the CPA program Experience in a public accounting firm University degree, with a major in accounting Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills A desire for continuous learning Kind and helpful Qualifications / Experience: Proficiency with Microsoft office programs including Word and Excel expected Experience in the use of Caseware would be considered an asset Other benefits: Offers paid overtime or extra time off in-lieu – your preference Reduced summer hours at full-time pay Offers a flexible daily start time to accommodate your lifestyle, family or other priorities Provides a matching RRSP plan Contributes to the medical / dental plan Provides four weeks paid vacation including the week between December 24th and New Year’s Day Please apply if this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you!

What you’ll do

Perform a varied mix of compilation and review engagements, corporate and personal tax work, and some not-for-profit audit work. Build accounting expertise and take on broader responsibilities as knowledge and confidence grow.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in the CPA program, have public accounting firm experience, and hold a university degree with an accounting major. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and a kind, helpful approach are expected; Microsoft Office proficiency is required, while Caseware experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Paid Overtime Or Time Off In Lieu
• Reduced Summer Hours At Full-Time Pay
• Flexible Daily Start Time
• Matching RRSP Plan
• Medical And Dental Plan Contributions
• Four Weeks Of Paid Vacation

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Public Accounting
• Compilation Engagements
• Review Engagements
• Corporate Tax
• Personal Tax
• Not-For-Profit Audits
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Caseware

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting