Our accounting firm, based in the West Island of Montreal, is growing and we are currently looking for an experienced accountant to join our team including five CPAs and other professional staff. Under the direct supervision of the two partners, the accounting professional will be in charge of the accounting assistance to the firm’s clientele.

Main functions :
Supervision of a team of bookkeepers (two) and planning of the workload
Regular contact with our clients (phone, emails, in person)
Assistance to clients with important month-end and year-end tasks and with functionalities of their accounting software
Assistance to clients with sales tax and payroll matters
Filling-out tax forms (ex: T4, T5, GST/QST, payroll)
Contact with tax authorities on behalf of our clients
Supervision and performance of holding companies’ compilation engagements, including :
Planning and preparation of files together with team
Preparation of financial statements
Preparation of corporate income tax returns
Prepare personal income tax returns
Follow-up on notices of assessment

Requirements :
Advanced computer skills : Sage 50, QuickBooks, Caseware, DT Max, Microsoft Office, emerging cloud-based accounting systems
Good knowledge of Canadian income, sales and payroll taxes.
Fluent in English and French languages (both spoken and written)
Thorough experience in all aspects of an accounting position in an SME environment
Experience in an accounting firm working with SMEs is a valuable asset
Chartered professional accountant (CPA) designation is an asset
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Full-time position
We offer a competitive compensation and a great balance between work and personal life.

We appreciate all expressed interest for this position, however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

TO APPLY:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:

E-mail: julie@wlcpa.ca