Experienced CPA

Job Responsibility:

Rowland Parker and Associates is looking for a full-time CPA with experience in public practice. We are an independent firm with our main office located in Ponoka and a satellite office located in Wetaskiwin. We take pride in our caring family like culture resulting in a low staff turnover. We provide accounting and tax services for owner managed retail, service and agriculture businesses. In addition, we also provide audit services to local municipalities, school boards and non-profit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compilation, review, and audit services and related tax services for more complex engagements
• Review, investigate and correct the accounting errors within our clients' accounting records during the performance of the year end engagements
• Communicate with clients in person, telephone, and in writing
• Participate in tax planning arrangements by assisting with the preparation of correspondence with tax specialists and our clients, and the implementation of the tax plan
• Participate in new business development initiatives and government programs
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and meet with clients outlining engagement findings, fact and highlights
• Keep current with most recent financial reporting and tax laws

Job Highlights

• Being part of a team that maintains high ethical and quality standards
• Ability to maintain work-life balance with flexible hours and remote work opportunities
• Status quo is constantly being challenged with the adoption of new technologies and procedures
• Opportunity to work and develop relationships with clients from various industries and backgrounds
• Working in a supportive environment with caring team members who want you to succeed

Skills and Experience

• CPA designation
• 2 to 4 years of public accounting experience
• Strong knowledge in ASPE
• Experience in working with accounting and tax software programs and financial statement generation software (preferably Caseware)
• Experience with Excel and MS word
• Experience with agriculture clients is preferred by not essential
• Able to work independently
• Able to communicate narratively with our clients and colleagues
• Motivated and a self-learner
• Is professional at all times with clients

My Rewards

We offer competitive compensation, full health and dental coverage, health spending account, matching RRSP contributions, 6 wellness days, overtime pay at the rate of 1.5, summer Fridays off, stating with 3 weeks holidays, and the ability to work remotely depending upon the candidate's experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person