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Senior Staff Accountant, Tax

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP:

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an accounting firm with over 35 years experience and is the business partner of choice for privately owned corporations, their shareholders and non-profit organizations throughout Hamilton and surrounding areas.

The firm employs 50+ employees and offers accounting, advisory, taxation, valuation and litigation support services.

Overview of the Opportunity:

The Senior Staff Accountant, Tax, is in charge of tax reviews and is widely involved in tax and CRA audit preparation as well as in-depth research. The candidate will also oversee the activities of the Tax Staff Accountants and assist internal staff with their advanced tax client issues.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review of corporate tax compliance preparation by junior staff members
• Assist in updating/developing internal corporate tax compliance procedures and policies
• Review of corporate tax assessments
• Preparation of various tax elections
• Provide assistance with CRA audits of clients
• Preparation of voluntary disclosures for corporate tax related issues
• Assist internal staff with corporate tax related questions
• Conduct tax research and present findings to managers/partners
• Attend relevant workshops and conferences to remain up-to-date on corporate tax issues
• Provide internal training to staff

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent diploma or experience
  • Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation as well enrolled in the In-Depth Tax Program and/or Masters in Tax.
• Experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in tax compliance
• Skills and Knowledge
  • Strong technical background in Canadian income tax, including tax research
  • Experience with TaxPrep or other tax preparation programs
  • Demonstrated initiative, willingness, and ability to accept responsibility
  • Ability to work under pressure, be decisive, exercise good judgment and common sense
  • Ability to recognize and analyze problems, propose sound alternatives and conclusions
  • Ability to teach/present material related to corporate tax services and technical issues
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Group RRSP matching
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Firm sponsored social events
  • Firm sponsored professional development
• Potential for flexible working arrangements and work-life balance
• Opportunities to grow within the firm

Notice for Job Applicants

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to make reasonable additions or changes to the duties of the position at any time.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require any accommodation.

If this sounds interesting to you and you have the required qualifications, please send your cover letter and resume to the Manager of Human Resources at recruitment@petmas.ca

 

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Staff Accountant, Tax

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP:

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an accounting firm with over 35 years’ experience and is the business partner of choice for privately owned corporations, their shareholders and non-profit organizations throughout Hamilton and surrounding areas.

The firm employs 50+ employees and offers accounting, advisory, taxation, valuation, and litigation support services.

Overview of the Opportunity:

The Staff Accountant, Tax, is responsible for assisting clients with their income tax returns. These qualified professionals research and study tax law. Their work includes being an internal resource for all staff that require basic tax support for their client issues.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Accurately prepare advanced tax returns and necessary working paper support.
• Assess and research simple tax issues to identify solutions for review with manager/partner.
• Support tax savings during preparation and review.
• Ensure compliance with tax law regulations.
• Offer support and guidance during CRA audits.
• Keep track of industry trends and changes related to taxes.
• Assist in responding to CRA pre and post assessment requests.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent diploma or experience
  • Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation as well as an interest in attaining the In-Depth Tax Program and/or Masters in Tax.
• Experience
  • Zero to three years’ experience in tax compliance
• Skills and Knowledge
  • Understanding of Canadian income tax, and tax research
  • Experience with TaxPrep or other tax preparation programs
  • Demonstrated initiative, willingness, and ability to accept responsibility
  • Ability to work under pressure, be decisive, exercise good judgment and common sense
  • Ability to recognize and analyze problems, propose sound alternatives and conclusions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Group RRSP matching
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Firm sponsored social events
  • Firm sponsored professional development
• Potential for flexible working arrangements and work-life balance
• Opportunities to grow within the firm

Notice for Job Applicants

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to make reasonable additions or changes to the duties of the position at any time.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require any accommodation.

If this sounds interesting to you and you have the required qualifications, please send your cover letter and resume to the Manager of Human Resources at recruitment@petmas.ca

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Senior Staff Accountant

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an accounting firm with over 35 years of experience and is the business partner of choice for privately owned corporations, their shareholders and non-profit organizations throughout Hamilton and surrounding areas.

The firm employs 50+ employees and offers services in accounting, advisory, taxation and valuation/litigation support services.

Overview of the Opportunity:

Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, the Senior Staff Accountant will perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare audit, review and notice to reader engagements;
• Maintain professional and Firm standards;
• Maintain regular contact with Manager and provide updates on engagement process;
• Communicate significant issues to manager and propose solutions when appropriate;
• Identify, investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in client financial entries, documents and reports;
• Communicate directly with clients, government agencies and other business contacts as required;
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes;
• Raise awareness of the firm at community events and participate in networking events;
• Attend internal and external courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge;
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members;
• Provide internal training to junior staff members.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent diploma or experience
  • Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
• Experience
  • Minimum 2 years experience in public accounting performing similar work;
• Skills and Knowledge
  • Superior time management skills: working efficiently and managing file budgets;
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience working with ASPE and NPOs;
  • Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks, Caseware, TaxPrep or a similar tax program;
  • Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively convey messages and collect information;
  • High degree of professionalism and the ability to build rapport with clients and external business contacts.
  • Experience with owner-managed, small to mid-size businesses and experience with not-for-profit organizations would be assets;

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Group RRSP matching
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Firm sponsored social events
  • Firm sponsored professional development
• Potential for flexible working arrangements and work-life balance
• Opportunities to grow within the firm

Notice for Job Applicants

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to make reasonable additions or changes to the duties of the position at any time.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require any accommodation.

If this sounds interesting to you and you have the required qualifications, please send your cover letter and resume to the Manager of Human Resources at recruitment@petmas.ca

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Staff Accountant

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP:

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an accounting firm with over 35 years experience and is the business partner of choice for privately owned corporations, their shareholders and non-profit organizations throughout Hamilton and surrounding areas.

The firm employs 50+ employees and offers accounting, advisory, taxation, valuation and litigation support services.

Overview of the Opportunity:

Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, the Staff Accountant will perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare audit, review and notice to reader engagements;
• Maintain professional and Firm standards;
• Maintain regular contact with Manager and provide updates on engagement process;
• Communicate significant issues to manager and propose solutions when appropriate;
• Identify, investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in client financial entries, documents and reports;
• Communicate directly with clients, government agencies and other business contacts as required;
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes;
• Attend internal and external courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge;

 

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent diploma or experience
  • Completion of or working towards obtaining a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Experience
  • One to three years’ in public accounting
• Skills and Knowledge
  • A comprehensive understanding of accounting, auditing and tax rules and regulations
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Experience with Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks, CaseWare, TaxPrep or a similar tax program
  • Critical and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to cultivate positive and professional relationships with team members and clients
  • Time management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively convey messages and collect information

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Group RRSP matching
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Firm sponsored social events
  • Firm sponsored professional development
• Potential for flexible working arrangements and work-life balance
• Opportunities to grow within the firm

Notice for Job Applicants

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to make reasonable additions or changes to the duties of the position at any time.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require any accommodation.

If this sounds interesting to you and you have the required qualifications, please send your cover letter and resume to the Manager of Human Resources at recruitment@petmas.ca

 

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Accounting Technician

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP:

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an accounting firm with over 35 years of experience and is the business partner of choice for privately owned corporations, their shareholders and non-profit organizations throughout Hamilton and surrounding areas.

The firm employs 50+ employees and offers services in accounting, advisory, taxation and valuation/litigation support services.

Overview of the Opportunity:

The Accounting Technician will perform general accounting duties as well as support accountants and other financing professionals with various tasks and responsibilities such as recording revenues and investments, prepare bank reconciliations and process customer bills and accounts receivable.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist a broad range of small business clients with day-to-day accounting queries
• Prepare basic corporate tax returns and notice to reader financial statements
• Assistance with and preparation of personal tax returns
• Prepare specialized financial reports as per specific client requests
• Assist on CRA assessment reviews
• Assist clients with government subsidy programs (currently including CEWS, CEBA, CERS)
• Prepare regular external filings such as T4s and T5s and EHT returns
• Maintain professional and Firm standards
• Maintain regular contact with Manager or Partners, and provide updates on engagement process
• Identify, investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in client financial entries, documents and reports
• Communicate directly with clients, government agencies and other business contacts as required
• Attend internal and external courses to further develop accounting knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent diploma or experience
• Experience
  • Zero to three years’ in public accounting or a comparable organization performing similar work for owner-managed clients;
• Skills and Knowledge
  • Superior time and task management skills;
  • Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (desktop and online) and TaxPrep or a similar tax program are assets;
  • Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping;
  • Solid understanding of business, accounting and bookkeeping principles.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively convey messages and collect information;
  • High degree of professionalism and the ability to build rapport with clients and external business contacts.
  • Experience with owner-managed, small to mid-size businesses and experience with not-for-profit organizations are also assets.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Group RRSP matching
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Firm sponsored social events
  • Firm sponsored professional development
• Potential for flexible working arrangements and work-life balance
• Opportunities to grow within the firm

Notice for Job Applicants

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to make reasonable additions or changes to the duties of the position at any time.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require any accommodation.

If this sounds interesting to you and you have the required qualifications, please send your cover letter and resume to the Manager of Human Resources at recruitment@petmas.ca

Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer