Accounting Technician

Yates Whitaker LLP Chartered Professional Accountants is a mid-sized boutique firm filled with a team of enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individuals. We are located in the heart of Old Strathcona, have been in business for over 30 years and we continuously strive to grow the firm through expansion of departments/niches. We are dedicated to and knowledgeable in our specialty areas and we pride ourselves on being focused on our clients and our staff.

We are a firm with close to 60 team members. We value our team and the work they do, while giving them opportunities for career growth along the way. All of this, while we continue to ensure that the best needs of our clients are being met through the Individual, Business and Not for Profit services we offer.

We are currently looking for an Accounting Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone who has experience in preparing compilations and working with personal and corporate taxes. For this position, we are not looking for an Articling Student or a Bookkeeper. This role is perfect for someone who would like to have a career preparing a variety of files. If you are hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic, then this is the position for you!

Your Responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing a variety of compilations

  • Assisting with Personal and Corporate taxes

  • Learning from and liaising with Managers and Partners on files

  • Asking clients for information needed to complete the files

  • Working independently, but also as a member of the team

  • Keeping the Managers and Partners informed of your file progression

  • Other tasks as they arise

Your Attributes:

  • Completion of an Accounting diploma program

  • At least 2 years of experience as an Accounting Technician

  • Exceptional communication, time management and organizational skills

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Proficient in MS Excel, TaxPrep, Caseware and DocIt

At Yates Whitaker LLP, we offer competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, benefits, matching RRSP contributions and more.

If you are interested in joining our fast paced, energetic environment, please submit your cover letter (stating your salary expectations) and resume (as one document) to joinyw@yateswhitaker.ca. We ask that you do not phone us at this time, but please feel free to check us out at www.yateswhitaker.ca. We will continue to recruit for this position until a suitable candidate is found.

Thank you for your interest in Yates Whitaker LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. We hope you will choose to start your Accounting career with us!