Intermediate Accounting Associate
Top Benefits
About the role
SB Partners LLP is a full-service Chartered Professional Public Accounting firm located in Burlington, Ontario. For over 50 years, SB Partners has served a diverse set of clients and is one of the leading independent CPA firms in the GTA. Our primary client base is entrepreneurial, owner-managed businesses, corporate subsidiaries, and not-for-profit organizations.
Enjoy the rewards and possibilities of working with a team of dedicated, values-driven colleagues who support you and celebrate your accomplishments. Your role will be integral in making a difference in the lives of the team and your clients, along with creating a positive impact in the community.
The A&A group at SB Partners LLP is expanding. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and service-oriented Intermediate Accounting Associate to join our team.
Purpose of the position::
As an Intermediate Accounting Associate, you will focus on leveraging your knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping concepts while being exposed to different client engagements. The role will involve developing and maintaining outstanding client relationships, ensuring the “Ultimate Client Experience” is provided. You will work in a team and be mentored by a Manager or Senior Manager.
Key responsibilities and duties::
- Independently complete Notice to Reader engagements, which includes preparing working paper files and corporate income tax returns in adherence with the firm’s formal policies and procedures
- Complete review engagements of financial statements for owner-managed businesses including preparation of corporate income tax returns
- Prepare and file HST returns
- Correspond with the Canada Revenue Agency relating to personal tax and corporate tax inquiries
- Communicate with clients and build professional work relationships
- Manage competing deadlines for multiple partners and managers while providing quality service to clients
- Regularly communicate with managers on status of files
- Proactively use resources to problem solve prior to escalating questions to manager
- Assess file workload and communicate budget updates to manager
- Ensure time worked on each file is accurately recorded in practice management system
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and co-op team members
- Show ongoing progress to the achievement of the competencies for your level
What you offer::
- Post secondary graduate of an accounting or finance program
- Minimum 12 months total work experience in a junior or co-op capacity at a public accounting firm
- Pursuing CPA designation, ACT stream, preferred
- Strong client service and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping concepts
- Good attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self motivated, results driven
- Willingness to be coached and mentored
- Experience using CaseWare and TaxPrep software
- Experience using QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online and Simply Accounting
- Experience using Excel
- Demonstrate ability to use Document Management Tools
- Has transportation available as some travel may be required
What we offer::
- 3 weeks' vacation annually
- 40 hours of personal/family leave annually
- RRSP/TFSA Program
- Half Day Fridays in July and August
- Office Closure between December 24th-January 1st (in addition to your vacation time)
- Health/Dental/Wellness Benefits
- Annual Fitness Stipend
- Company Events & Swag
- Casual Dress Fridays
- Hybrid Working Environment
- 37.5 hour workweek, additional hours beyond the standard as required during February, March, and April to meet objectives & deadlines.
SB Partners LLP is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About SB Partners
SB Partners is a full service accounting firm located in Burlington, Ontario. We provide comprehensive accounting, tax and business advisory services. Our assurance and advisory expertise serves clients at all stages of growth, from venture-backed start-up companies to globally-based enterprises. We work with family owned businesses, privately-held companies, not-for-profit, charitable organizations and high net-worth individuals. We also serve Canadian subsidiaries of multinational operations seeking local advice, in particular as it relates to SR&ED tax credits, transfer pricing, and Canadian tax.
Clients tell us that they enjoy working with a firm whose core beliefs align with their own. They appreciate our personalized approach and our passion for creating value and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.
Intermediate Accounting Associate
Top Benefits
About the role
SB Partners LLP is a full-service Chartered Professional Public Accounting firm located in Burlington, Ontario. For over 50 years, SB Partners has served a diverse set of clients and is one of the leading independent CPA firms in the GTA. Our primary client base is entrepreneurial, owner-managed businesses, corporate subsidiaries, and not-for-profit organizations.
Enjoy the rewards and possibilities of working with a team of dedicated, values-driven colleagues who support you and celebrate your accomplishments. Your role will be integral in making a difference in the lives of the team and your clients, along with creating a positive impact in the community.
The A&A group at SB Partners LLP is expanding. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and service-oriented Intermediate Accounting Associate to join our team.
Purpose of the position::
As an Intermediate Accounting Associate, you will focus on leveraging your knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping concepts while being exposed to different client engagements. The role will involve developing and maintaining outstanding client relationships, ensuring the “Ultimate Client Experience” is provided. You will work in a team and be mentored by a Manager or Senior Manager.
Key responsibilities and duties::
- Independently complete Notice to Reader engagements, which includes preparing working paper files and corporate income tax returns in adherence with the firm’s formal policies and procedures
- Complete review engagements of financial statements for owner-managed businesses including preparation of corporate income tax returns
- Prepare and file HST returns
- Correspond with the Canada Revenue Agency relating to personal tax and corporate tax inquiries
- Communicate with clients and build professional work relationships
- Manage competing deadlines for multiple partners and managers while providing quality service to clients
- Regularly communicate with managers on status of files
- Proactively use resources to problem solve prior to escalating questions to manager
- Assess file workload and communicate budget updates to manager
- Ensure time worked on each file is accurately recorded in practice management system
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and co-op team members
- Show ongoing progress to the achievement of the competencies for your level
What you offer::
- Post secondary graduate of an accounting or finance program
- Minimum 12 months total work experience in a junior or co-op capacity at a public accounting firm
- Pursuing CPA designation, ACT stream, preferred
- Strong client service and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping concepts
- Good attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self motivated, results driven
- Willingness to be coached and mentored
- Experience using CaseWare and TaxPrep software
- Experience using QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online and Simply Accounting
- Experience using Excel
- Demonstrate ability to use Document Management Tools
- Has transportation available as some travel may be required
What we offer::
- 3 weeks' vacation annually
- 40 hours of personal/family leave annually
- RRSP/TFSA Program
- Half Day Fridays in July and August
- Office Closure between December 24th-January 1st (in addition to your vacation time)
- Health/Dental/Wellness Benefits
- Annual Fitness Stipend
- Company Events & Swag
- Casual Dress Fridays
- Hybrid Working Environment
- 37.5 hour workweek, additional hours beyond the standard as required during February, March, and April to meet objectives & deadlines.
SB Partners LLP is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About SB Partners
SB Partners is a full service accounting firm located in Burlington, Ontario. We provide comprehensive accounting, tax and business advisory services. Our assurance and advisory expertise serves clients at all stages of growth, from venture-backed start-up companies to globally-based enterprises. We work with family owned businesses, privately-held companies, not-for-profit, charitable organizations and high net-worth individuals. We also serve Canadian subsidiaries of multinational operations seeking local advice, in particular as it relates to SR&ED tax credits, transfer pricing, and Canadian tax.
Clients tell us that they enjoy working with a firm whose core beliefs align with their own. They appreciate our personalized approach and our passion for creating value and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.