Senior Accountant

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.