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Stark & Marsh CPA LLP is seeking a qualified individual with full time availability to join our Record Keeping Department in Swift Current, SK.
Our successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring every day financial transactions for corporate and personal clients. They will also prepare personal tax returns and deliver software generated financial statements to clients. The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping experience however on the job training will also be provided.
Job duties:
Account transaction entry into a ledger or computer software
Some account analysis
Account reconciliation
GST calculation and remittance
Payroll account maintenance (issue payroll checks, deduction calculations, remittances)
Corporate Tax account remittance
Some knowledge of financial statements
Some file preparation for corporate year-end completion
Contact clients for records to be brought in and follow up for any missing information
Preparation of personal tax returns
Skills and Abilities:
Proficiency in at least two of the following software programs: Quickbooks, Sage 50, AgExpert, and Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn the others as they are applicable to this position.
Knowledge of Caseware, Taxprep and Profile programs an asset
Good mathematical skills
The ability to perform required tasks with minimal supervision
The willingness to learn and follow firm processes
Possess good personal skills and the ability to be able to communicate with clients as well as co-workers and management
Attention to detail
Good time management skills i.e. job task planning and organizing and meeting deadlines prescribed by the firm and CRA
A good understanding of farming practices as well as business practices
Some decision making skills required and willingness to seek direction in situations of uncertainty
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Accountant Specific Skills
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Examine accounting records
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Accounting software
- Quick Books
- Simply Accounting
- Caseware/Caseview