Senior Accountant

Areti6 days ago

Langley, British Columbia

Senior Level

full_time

Mimosa Mondays

Tax season treats

Tax recovery week

Areti modern accounting and consulting firm located in the heart of Langley. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs define what success means to them and help them achieve that success. We do that by being curious - asking questions, seeking to understand, and taking a genuine interest in our client's success.

We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our unique team.

Is this you?

You have bold new ideas, courage under fire and an entrepreneurial spirit. You are excited about the opportunity to join a team of forward-thinking professionals who are committed to transforming the face of accounting, all while enjoying the process. Your drive is relentless, and you enjoy tackling challenges that others might deem insurmountable.

What you'll love about your experience at Areti

• Our people thrive on being engaged, curious, collaborative, and ambitious (for both themselves and our clients).
• We have effective staff meetings and fun activities to open our communication channels and foster teamwork.
• We are passionate about mentorship and the growth and development of our employees.
• We all know tax season is grind-time wherever you are. Still, at Areti, you can proudly say you are a part of a modern culture different from any other firm.

How you will add value to our team

With your superb technical proficiency and knowledge to handle tax, assurance & accounting engagements, and projects, you will oversee client file deliverables and conduct comprehensive file reviews to ensure complete client satisfaction. As a trusted advisor to our clients, your entrepreneurial approach will help their businesses navigate financial and operational challenges.

Your other duties will include:

• Effectively managing multiple files concurrently, preparing accurate working papers to support the financial statements and tax returns;
• Completing tax schedules as required and drafting the tax return for review by the Manager;
• Gathering all pertinent information for the notes to the financial statements, drafting the notes to relevant sections and gathering management letter points for discussion with the Manager;
• Meeting client file deadlines and budgets;
• Building effective working relationships with clients, responding effectively to client requests and suggestions related to the engagement; and
• Actively mentoring Staff Accountants as assigned, openly and collaboratively sharing knowledge and experience.

As the ideal candidate:

• You hold a post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or business administration.
• You have a minimum of 2 years' experience leading audit engagements at a Canadian public accounting firm
• You have successfully written and passed the CFE or hold a current CPA designation
• You are an outside-of-the-box thinker dedicated to meeting or exceeding client expectations and requirements.
• You are known to be a strong communicator, both verbally and written. You practice active listening.
• You are self-motivated to consistently meet or exceed targets, steadfastly pushing yourself and encouraging others. You thrive under pressure.
• You have excellent time management skills, including multitasking and producing timely, high-quality results.
• You are highly motivated, energetic, and have a positive attitude.
• You can effectively utilize technology solutions and have a comprehensive understanding of systems information flow.
• You have a thirst for knowledge, and you are always looking to learn and grow.
• You have intermediate to advanced computer skills (MS Office).

Perks of the gig:

• Mimosa Mondays.
• Tax season treats (regularly).
• Tax recovery week (1st week of May).
• Team excursions.
• Lowkey "Tax on Tap" in the office.
• 4-day work week (July to December).
• Holiday office closures.
• Dog-friendly workspace.

If this sounds like the job for you, we encourage you to apply on via BambooHR:

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in working with Areti; however, we will only be contacting those being considered for the position.

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Do I need areti? Yes, everyone needs areti in their lives.

But do you need Areti, the CPAs? Maybe.

Like a lawyer, not everyone needs a Chartered Professional Accountant (I know, we can't believe we just said that either)

We want to make sure our services provide value and that means working with clients that have needs beyond their basic, personal and corporate tax filing. If that's you, keep reading

Our mission is to help entrepreneurs define what success means to them and to help them achieve that success. We ask questions. We seek to understand and take genuine interest in our clients. As a result, we feel more engaged when our clients are successful. Start by asking yourself this question: Do I have someone who I trust to give me honest, concise, and competent financial advice? If the answer is yes, congratulations You're on your way to building a successful future. If the answer is no, you might need us. But you might not.

Although we are a full-service CPA firm that provides all the traditional services you can think of like audits and reviews, tax advisory and compliance, and business advisory services, our mission is to help entrepreneurs become the best version of themselves.

Defining what success means to you, designing goals and creating an action plan will help free up your time – to work on the business, rather than working in the business. With this clarity and focus, your actions have purpose and you'll be living your success in no time.