Accountant

Salary :

Activity area : Business services, Finance and Insurance

Post category : Accounting, Finance and Insurance

Province : Quebec

Region : Quebec and surroundings

Recruiter : Cathy Lavoie

Contact us : clavoie@st-amour.com

Job description :

Work location: Chaudière-Appalaches Region, hybrid, 2 days on site

Position type: Permanent

Our client is a well-established regional accounting firm providing professional accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses. Its close-knit, collaborative team of experts works in a relaxed environment with no partners, where everyone can put their expertise to work for clients. This position offers genuine work-life balance: the firm is very flexible with scheduling and has a very low turnover rate.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage your own client portfolio, from engagement intake to delivery of final documents
• Produce annual financial statements for corporations, sole proprietorships and partnerships
• Complete corporate and personal tax returns while seeking the best strategies for each client
• Act as a trusted advisor by suggesting optimization opportunities, including available funding and support programs
• Keep your tax knowledge up to date and put it to work for your clients
• Contribute to file quality and engagement billing
• Work closely with the tax team on more specialized files

Terms and benefits:

• Flexible schedule (35 hours per week) adapted to your reality
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid or banked overtime to extend your vacation
• Paid sick and personal days
• Office closure during the holiday season
• Group insurance
• Pension plan with employer contribution
• CPA Order dues and training paid
• Access to a virtual healthcare platform and an employee and family assistance program
• Mentorship and professional guidance
• Opportunities for advancement

Skills and qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA designation, a significant asset; candidates without the designation will also be considered
• Public accounting firm experience, an asset
• Advanced Excel, TaxPrep and Caseware
• Functional English, an asset
• Excellent communication skills, a teaching mindset and an advisory approach with clients
• Thoroughness, autonomy and analytical thinking
• Strong collaborative mindset and team spirit