Cpa Student

**Small Town Living, Big City Opportunities**

Ascend is a growth-oriented accounting, tax and advisory firm with a national presence that serves small and medium sized businesses in small communities across Canada. We are passionate about the professional development of our people, and we strive to create opportunities within the organization that support your career objectives and build them up to reach your highest potential.

Come build your future with us

**CPA Student**

We are looking for a CPA Student, to join our team in Airdrie, Alberta. This role will include file preparation for compilations, reviews and audits, as well as preparing personal and corporate income tax.

**Opportunity Highlights**

This role will be of interest to someone who:

- Has **passion** for working with business owners in ways to help facilitate client growth and success
- Thrives in an **innovative** organization that is continuously investing in process improvement and utilization of technology
- Understands the value of **collaboration** and relationships because it takes a team to successfully achieve a common goal
- Has a **growth** mindset and is committed to professional development
- Values **flexibility** in integrating personal and professional responsibilities, understanding that a seamless blend of work and life enhances overall well-being and performance.

**Key Activities and Responsibilities**
- Assist business clients with preparation of financial statements, and reports
- Remain knowledgeable and current on applicable standards, as well as developing accounting/business issues
- Research and understand the client’s industry and provide insight on key performance drivers, and business trends
- Collaborate with other accounting staff and provide mentorship and team leadership

**Qualifications and Experience**
- 2+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting and enrollment in the CPA PEP
- Experience working with Caseware/Caseview, Jazzit, Keystone, Excel, Profile

**Additional Details**:

- Valid drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle as travel within the province (on occasion over the course of the year) will be required
- Office centered position with limited remote work

**What we offer**:

- A people focused organization that values high-performance and provides engaging and interesting work
- Continuous support for professional growth and advancement opportunities within the firm
- Comprehensive salary, benefits, and incentives

Ascend is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. We pride ourselves in having a culture where we recognize and celebrate the valuable differences that make you uniquely you, which include race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation.

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you eligible to work in Canada?
- Are you currently enrolled in the PEP program?

Work Location: In person