Company Description

JHS & Co. Chartered Professional Accountants is a Vancouver-based public accounting firm providing accounting, tax, assurance, and advisory services to a diverse client base. We offer a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to assist with accounting, compilation, review, and tax engagements for owner-managed businesses and corporations.

Key responsibilities include

• Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assisting with year-end working papers and financial statements
• Preparing GST/PST returns, payroll filings, and other information returns
• Preparing personal and corporate income tax returns
• Communicating with clients and maintaining complete client files
• Supporting senior team members with tax and advisory work
• Assisting with other accounting and administrative duties as required

This is a hybrid position based in Vancouver, BC, with regular in-office attendance required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills
• Enrollment in, or intention to pursue, the CPA Professional Education Program is an asset
• Previous public practice, bookkeeping, tax, or assurance experience is an asset
• Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is an asset but is not required

Preferred Software Experience

Experience with TaxCycle, QuickBooks Online, Sage 50, and CaseWare Working Papers is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Professional development and technical training
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting, tax, and assurance engagements
• Opportunities for career advancement