Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Salary :

Activity area : Business services, Finance and Insurance

Post category : Accounting, Finance and Insurance

Province : Quebec

Region : Centre-du-Québec

Recruiter : Cathy Lavoie

Contact us : clavoie@st-amour.com

Job description :

Are you looking to grow your career in a firm where professional rigor goes hand in hand with a true work-life balance? Our client, a well-established accounting firm, serves a loyal client base of SMEs, including several agricultural businesses. In a context of growth, the team is looking to welcome a CPA Accountant who will play an active role in supporting clients while working within a highly collaborative team.

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze, and present clients’ financial statements, ensuring compliance with current accounting standards.
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients, helping them make informed financial decisions.
• Manage full client accounting, produce tax filings, and provide recommendations on taxation and financial planning.
• Prepare and submit required government forms and reports.
• Participate in asset transfers, retirement planning, and business sales or acquisitions.
• Collaborate with clients to improve their financial processes and optimize profitability.
• Contribute to complex engagements and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Stay up to date on legislative and regulatory changes affecting clients and propose tailored solutions.

Terms and benefits:

• Flexible schedule, lighter workload during summer, with hybrid work (3 days in-office / 2 remote)
• 35-hour workweek
• Overtime paid or banked
• 12 days of sick/family leave (monetizable)
• Highly collaborative work environment
• Internal training in agricultural accounting
• Comprehensive group insurance program (telemedicine and EAP)
• Employer contribution to a group retirement plan
• Cellphone allowance

Work location: Nicolet, QC - Hybrid

Salary: $65,000 to $94,000

Position type: Permanent

Skills and qualifications :

• CPA designation (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a public accounting environment (agriculture experience is an asset)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel)
• Excellent French and functional English
• Knowledge of Caseware (an asset)
• Good understanding of SME challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills for client interactions
• Ability to work independently