MAC LLP is a full-service public accounting firm in Waterloo Region that has been in business for over 35 years. We deliver services to a wide range of clients including owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organizations, charities, social housing, and individuals and pride ourselves on our ability to do so in a way that is both professional and personable.

Our Elmira office is currently seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Staff Accountant. The candidate should have a can-do, positive attitude, and be excited to join the MAC LLP community and grow with us!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full cycle bookkeeping and payroll processing to various clients

• Provide assistance and troubleshoot through accounting software issues with programs such as QuickBooks (Desktop and Online) and Sage as well as other accounting software

• Calculating and preparing GST/HST, payroll and other government remittances

• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns (T4s, T4As, T5s, T5018s etc.)

• Prepare working paper files

• Prepare financial statements at the compilation, review and audit levels

• Work within time and budgets restraints, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines are met

• Develop positive working relationships with clients and staff

• Report progress of engagements to Managers and Partners

• Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ related experience with full cycle bookkeeping
• Post-secondary education with a focus in accounting
• Experience in public accounting an asset
• Ability to effectively communicate with both new and existing clients by phone, email and in-person
• Occasionally will be required to travel to our client’s place of business
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good working knowledge of Sage and QuickBooks (Desktop and Online) and other accounting software
• Working knowledge of CaseWare and CCH iFirm is an asset
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Personal and corporate tax experience a definite asset

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work arrangement

• Flexible Summer Fridays (offices are closed)

• Awesome benefits package which includes healthcare and lifestyle spend accounts

• Competitive compensation and RRSP matching

• Vacation + Lieu for time worked over standard hours

• Supportive student program for CPA students (we are a CPAO training office) + support and financial coverage for professional development

• Free coffee, tea and snacks

• Loads of fun company events for both staff and their families

• Onsite gym at our Waterloo office with free access for all staff

• An amazing wellness program with wellness challenges, resources, onsite treatments and more

MAC LLP is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates with disabilities. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please advise if you require accommodation for a disability and we will work with you to meet your needs.