Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Are you a senior accountant with a CPA designation and at least five years experience working at accounting firm? Do you have initiative, an eagerness to learn, grow and thrive doing meaningful accounting work?

Are you looking to take that next step in your career, one that will give you independence and the chance to work directly with clients to provide a personalized approach to their diverse financial needs?

Look no further.

We are Olsen Joly LLP, and since 1981, our team of professional accountants has been helping businesses and individuals meet their accounting and taxation needs.

Our successful business has been built on expert knowledge, personalized guidance, and one-on-one consultations. As a result, we get to know our clients in a meaningful way that big firms cannot.

We are looking for a senior accountant to join our team. Olsen Joly LLP is expanding, so there is a lot of growth and room for advancement.

Responsibilities

As our new senior accountant your primary responsibility will be to support our clients by evaluating their current financial situation and business results while helping to ensure the accuracy of their financial data. You will prepare complex compilation and review engagements. You will assist with various services such as tax planning and preparation, including complex corporate and personal tax returns. You will also liaise with the government and CRA on behalf of our clients where necessary.

Your industry knowledge is valuable, but what will set you apart from others is the ability to build and maintain a great working relationship with our clients. As you grow, you will take on more advanced consultative duties. You will take the time and truly understand their individual needs and genuinely seek to improve and add value to their business. You will become a trusted source with our clients, which will help guide their decisions and effectively transition their business into the future.

Working at Olsen Joly LLP

Our bright and modern office is in Red Deer County. Here you will enjoy an open-concept workspace that will allow you to easily interact with other team members. As you grow and take on more challenging tasks, we'll be there to support you along the way. You'll enjoy having one-on-one time with the firm's partners. There will be plenty of direct interaction with clients. You will have an opportunity to learn and take care of clients as a whole and won't be limited to working within a specific division.

We service all different kinds of clients and industries and have helped thousands of companies achieve their goals.

When we're not working, we like to have fun. Our office hosts various parties throughout the year to celebrate our successes including activities such as golfing and scavenger hunts.

Qualifications

• CPA designation
• Five plus years experience in public practice
• Proficiency with software such as Sage, QuickBooks, Excel, and CaseWare
• Experience working in a multi-faceted role with varying tasks and responsibilities

Beyond your experience as an accountant, are you someone who is:

• Independent – you proactively take on work and can complete your tasks with minimal supervision.
• Knowledgeable - you have a solid foundation in accounting as well as the laws and standards governing the industry.
• Willing to learn - you have a continuous desire to grow and learn through professional development courses, reading relevant industry-related content, listening to podcasts, learning new technology and software or just helping clients.
• Detail orientated – you are particular about order, process, deadlines and organization. If processes are not followed, or accounts don't balance, you dig deeper to find out why and fix it.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Public Practice: 5 years (required)

Location:

• Red Deer County, AB (required)

Work Location: In person