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LiveCA LLP is one of Canada’s largest online CPA firms serving clients all across Canada . As a fully remote firm, we aim to foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment for both our people and our clients and tools like Slack and Zoom help us stay connected in the digital world. At LiveCA we value the need for a flexible work environment because we know your best work can be done from anywhere and anytime.
Why Work for LiveCA?
- Growth - We recognize the importance of growth in our personal and professional lives. That’s why each team member is eligible for a continued professional development allowance so you can continue to grow with us.
- Work From Home: Our team works completely remote which gives you the choice to work from home, a coffee shop, your favourite vacation spot or anywhere there is Wifi.
- Flexibility: You’ll be free to work within your own schedule - wherever, whenever - so long as the work gets done. Most of the team works a traditional 9-5 schedule, but if you need to take some time off for personal errands, just block it off on your calendar.
- Wellness: You'll gain access to great health benefits and a health spending account on your first day with LiveCA. Everyone also gets 10 paid days off per year for illnesses or mental health because your physical health and mental health are equally important.
- Equipment: We’ll send you all the necessary equipment to get you started which includes a Macbook laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse and a stipend every paycheck for cell phone/internet bills.
- Vacation: Everyone starts with 3 weeks off and and 3 floating holidays for days outside the Canadian Stat Holiday calendar.
THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF……
- Adaptability - You have an interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, with an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.
- Drive - You want to grow as a professional and as a person. You are a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Team Player - You see yourself as part of a team and understand that your efforts impact others.
- Accountability - You are able to manage client expectations and do what you say you will do. You only produce work that you are proud to put your name on.
- Dedication - Your perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long-term goal allow you to understand and influence the bigger picture.
What You’ll be Doing
As an Associate, you’ll be an essential part of the team responsible for the preparation of compilation engagements and the related tax or information returns. You'll work directly with our clients to provide top-notch advisory service. Even though this sounds like a typical accounting role on the surface, I can promise you it's not. You're going to be a part of a team that is changing the way accounting services are delivered to Canadians. Getting your hands dirty when it comes to pricing, mentorship, and taking responsibility for the good and the bad will fast-track your career by years.
The day to day tasks include:
- Completing year-end compilation engagements, including preparing working papers, financial statements, and letters.
- Completing monthly and quarterly reconciliations, including review of the bookkeeping details and processes.
- Preparing management, investor and board reporting, such as consolidated financial statements for corporate groups, budgets, cash flow forecasts and other analyses as required.
- Supporting the client’s payroll compliance requirements, which may include preparation or review of EHT filings, WSIB/WCB filings, payroll remittances reports, and other relevant payroll filings or related correspondence with CRA.
- Preparing corporate tax returns, including federal and provincial filings for clients operating across multiple jurisdictions.
- Preparing and filing federal and provincial sales tax returns.
- Preparing personal tax returns.
- Preparing tax slips such as T4s, T5s, and other relevant slips as required.
What You Bring to the Role
- Post-secondary diploma required, BComm or equivalent.
- Achievement of a CPA designation (or in progress) required.
- Minimum 2 years of successful work experience in a similar position in a public accounting environment is an asset.
- Knowledge of Canadian accounting frameworks (ASPE and IFRS), Canadian tax, and experience with assurance engagements is an asset.
- Expert knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to quickly become comfortable with, various accounting programs, especially Xero and QuickBooks, is required.
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs required.
- Proficient with Google Suite of applications.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task competing priorities.
- You have a passion for excellent client services.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others towards a common goal.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LiveCA is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If selected to participate in the process, please inform hr@liveca.ca of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Job Type: Full-time
