Careers

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.

Our valuation/litigation services include business valuations for a variety of purposes, income available for support reports, tax consequences of marital dissolutions, expert witness testimony, consulting and participation in settlement negotiations, commercial loss quantification, business interruption calculations, forensic analysis and tracing, and personal injury loss reports.

Primary Purpose:

Prepare business valuations reports which are generally used for income tax or litigation purposes. In addition, you will assist in the preparing of expert reports, such as income for support calculations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the implementation, administration and ongoing evaluation and completion of various Valuation client engagement
• Preparation of valuation schedules and reports
• Preparation of income determination schedules and reports
• Analyze critical financial data and create complex financial models
• Build and prepare technical based analysis such as models in Excel
• Analyze financial statements and all associated documentation
• Conduct industry and economic specific research
• Prepare client proposals
• Peer review of letters/reports/schedules/analysis prepared by other members in the PMVI group
• Review and follow-up on disclosure from clients/lawyers
• Communication with clients and partners

Additional Functions and Responsibilities:

• Monthly billing/invoicing

Qualifications:

• Education and Licensing
  • An accounting degree, diploma, or equivalent experience
  • CPA designation
  • CBV designation or Progression towards completion of Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) program

• Experience
  • 1 to 3 years of valuations and/or industry experience would be preferred
  • 3 to 5 years of public accounting experience

• Skills and Knowledge
  • Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, and Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Organizational and time management skills for various projects and deadlines
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail

What we Offer:

• A total compensation package that includes competitive wages, health and dental benefits, a group RRSP with matching contribution, Firm-sponsored social events and professional development assistance.
• Potential for flexible working arrangements
• Association with a Firm known for expertise, superior work quality, and a history of strong client relationships.
• Growth opportunities for those interested.
• A culture based on collaboration and a sense of community.

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

Key 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;
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members;
• 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.

Ideal qualifications:

• An accounting degree, diploma or equivalent experience;
• Minimum 3 years experience in public accounting performing similar work;
• 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;
• Experience with owner-managed, small to mid-size businesses and experience with not-for-profit organizations would be assets;
• 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;

What we offer:

• A total compensation package that includes competitive wages, health and dental benefits, a group RRSP with matching contribution, Firm sponsored social events and professional development assistance.
• Association with a Firm known for expertise, superior work quality, and a history of strong client relationships.
• Growth opportunities for those interested.
• A culture based on collaboration and a sense of community.

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

Accommodations are available upon request to candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.

We are looking to add an experienced Accounting Technician to our accounting and advisory services team.

Key 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;
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members;
• 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.

Ideal qualifications:

• An accounting degree, accounting or bookkeeping diploma or equivalent experience;
• Minimum 3 years experience in public accounting or a comparable organization performing similar work for owner-managed clients;
• Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping;
• Superior time and task management skills;
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (desktop and online) and TaxPrep or a similar tax program are assets;
• Solid understanding of business, accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Experience with owner-managed, small to mid-size businesses and experience with not-for-profit organizations are also assets;
• 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.

What we offer:

• A total compensation package that includes competitive wages, health and dental benefits, a group RRSP with matching contribution, Firm sponsored social events (when possible) and professional development assistance.
• Association with a Firm known for expertise, superior work quality, and a history of strong client relationships.
• Growth opportunities for those interested.
• A culture based on collaboration and a sense of community.

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

Accommodations are available upon request to candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.