Manager

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 of over 50 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 a Manager to join our team. We are looking for an Accountant that is interested in reviewing file work at a managerial level. You will be 90%+ billable with minimal administrative tasks and work a 7.5 to 8 hour day with little to no overtime. You must have experience in preparing and reviewing compilations & tax files. We are looking for an individual who enjoys being or would like to be a career Manager. If you are technically minded, looking for stability and consistency in your work schedule, and looking for a change, then this may just be the position for you.

Your Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and reviewing a wide variety of engagements including T1’s, T2’s, T3’s, Compilations

  • Providing staff feedback on their file work

  • Researching and staying current on any new and changing accounting and tax legislation

  • Analyzing accounting and tax issues and providing recommendations and solutions

Your Attributes:

  • A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred; however, we encourage you to apply if you have the skills to perform this role

  • 5 to 7 years working in Public Practice

  • Extensive reviewing experience for small and medium businesses

  • Exceptional technical skills

  • Excellent communication, attention to detail and time & project management skills

  • Proficient in MS Excel, Caseware and DocIt, (TaxPrep proficiency would be a plus)

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 we find a suitable candidate.

Thank you for your interest in Yates Whitaker LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. We hope to meet you soon!