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Staff Accountant

Listowel, ON
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health benefits
RRSP contributions
Overtime pay

About the role

Overview:

Step into a career with one of Southwestern Ontario’s top employers and one of Ontario’s largest independent accounting firms. Nestled in the heart of rural Ontario, we offer more than just a job: enjoy true work-life flexibility backed by steady support at every level of our organization.

What You Can Expect:

  • Balance: Realize your full potential without sacrificing personal and family life balance. You’ll have reasonable core hours and enjoy flex time outside of busy season.
  • Professional Development: Feel supported on your path to achieving your designation at our CPA training facility. You’ll be challenged with a broad range of tasks and receive ongoing development through experience, mentoring and formal education.
  • Opportunity: Your goals aren’t too big for us. You’ll find opportunity at all levels, right to Partner if that’s how big you dream.
  • Compensation: Your expertise is valued. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including health benefits, RRSP contributions, overtime pay, an abundance of time off and a bonus plan.
  • Culture: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with open-door policies. Chat with partners in the lunchroom, and foster relationships that will help you through life and your career.
  • Social: You’ll have the chance to experience our “Work Hard, Play Hard” mantra. Our team enjoys several company social events throughout the year, team dinners and lots of treats during tax season, too.
  • Lifestyle: You can enjoy small town, affordable living or an easy drive from Waterloo.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Preparing financial statements (NTR/compilation engagements).
  • Preparing corporate tax returns.
  • Assisting more senior staff, up to and including Partners, on various special projects.
  • Dependent on education and experience, supporting annual review and audit engagements.
  • Other responsibilities may be included based on the experience of the applicant.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience preparing compilation engagements using CaseWare.
  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting or related Business program.
  • Self-motivated, hardworking and driven to succeed with strong attention to detail.

Hybrid and/or remote arrangements available for experienced candidates.

Ward & Uptigrove is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required for the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.

About Ward & Uptigrove Chartered Professional Accountants

Accounting
51-200

The premier professional services firm in the heart of rural Ontario, with almost 150 staff members. With over 65 years of innovation, we've proudly cared for staff and clients, living out our small town values and downtown expertise motto.

Be part of a firm where you can expect:

BALANCE: Realize your full potential without sacrificing personal and family life balance. You’ll have reasonable core hours and enjoy flex time throughout the year.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Feel supported on your path to achieving your designation at our CPA training facility. You’ll be challenged with a broad range of tasks and receive ongoing development through experience, mentoring and formal education, with programs for External Audit, and for Assurance, Compilation, and Tax.

OPPORTUNITY: Your goals aren’t too big for us. You’ll find opportunity at all levels, right to Partner if that’s how big you dream.

COMPENSATION: Your expertise is valued. Enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, including health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, overtime pay, an abundance of time off and a generous profit share plan.

SOCIAL: You’ll have the chance to experience our “Work Hard, Play Hard” mantra. Our team enjoys several company social events throughout the year, team dinners and lots of treats during tax season, too.

CULTURE: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with open-door policies. Chat with partners in the lunchroom, and foster relationships that will help you through life and your career.

LIFESTYLE: You can enjoy small town, affordable living or an easy drive from nearby cities like Waterloo or Guelph. Hybrid and Remote work options also exist for those interested.