Co-op Staff Accountant

Famme & Co. Chartered Professional Accountants 

Co-op Staff Accountant 

Job Description 

Do you thrive in an innovative and exciting environment that's continuously evolving? Famme & Co. is looking for hardworking, dedicated, team-oriented individuals to join our ever-growing team in a Staff Accountant (co-op) role in all three of our locations (London, Stratford & St. Marys) in both four-month and eight-month placements.

With over 125 employees and multiple locations, our friendly, professional and innovative workplace culture provides a great co-op experience from our training centric growth philosophy to our opportunities for continuous learning and advancement. We offer a flex time policy for you to enjoy a well-balanced lifestyle for both professional and personal successes along with four-day work weeks during the months of July through to the end of October.

What do we offer?

• Competitive wages, our post-secondary co-op student compensation starts at $20.00/hour plus overtime
• An extensive training program, our students take part in a training seminar at the beginning of their placement and continued training happens throughout their term(s) with us
• A mentor/mentee relationship with one of our young professionals to champion your success
• A positive and welcoming work environment that encourages questions, curiosity and growth
• An engaged workplace, we love to embrace what is happening in our community and beyond, join us for various treat days and community initiatives such as our potlucks, silent auction, Famme softball team and more

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of financial statements and accompanying tax returns
• Perform tax planning, budgeting, cash flow analysis as needed
• Preparation and review of personal tax returns in a professional manner
• Fostering a strong professional client relationship through positive interactions
• Maintaining respectful and professional communication with fellow team members, government organizations and personnel
• Ensuring accuracy of all financial reporting activity
• Timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics:

• Thorough knowledge of business trends across the various industries we serve
• Experience with Caseware, Taxprep, MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) is preferred but not required
• Ability to effectively problem-solve through different situations
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• A positive and willing attitude
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team setting, while effectively prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

The success of our Firm is made possible by the dedication and commitment of our talented staff. Our people make the difference.

For more information on our Firm, kindly visit our website: or check us out on our social platforms and see what we have been up to as an organization and within our community. We are on Facebook, Instagram  & LinkedIn. 

Famme & Co. encourages and welcomes applications from all individuals with disabilities and are committed to accommodating them throughout the hiring process. We are a family-oriented, equal-opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion within our workplace. We do not discriminate on any basis and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

We thank all applicants equally for their interest in working with Famme & Co. but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Come find out why Famme & Co. is such a great place to work