Careers

Shaw & Associates Chartered Accountants is an amazing place to work with very exiting opportunities available for the right person.  It is a great opportunity for an experienced CPA to work with a positive accounting team, experiencing unprecedented growth.

Primary responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

• Assist in preparation of year-end financial statements and corporate tax returns for various types of clients
  

• High level bookkeeping using QBO and Quickbooks desktop to reconcile accounts, payroll, adjusting discrepancies, etc.
  

• Guiding and leading clients on how to improve their bookkeeping and processes
  

• GST preparation and filing
  

• Preparation of accurate profit & loss reports for clients with the ability to review numbers and explain of question variancesManagement of client's budgets for their business and discussing with clients
  

• Dealing with CRA issues and enquiries
  

• Following up on CRA notices re corporate and personal tax clientsPersonal income tax preparation
  

• Ability to assist clients with various bookkeeping and accounting questions and issues

Only applicants with the following qualifications and characteristics will be considered:

• 3-5 years plus experience in public practise accounting
  

• Strong time management, planning and organizational skillsExcellent problem solving skills
  

• Great client service
  

• Proficient computer and typing skills
  

• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and time pressuresTeam player and ability to work with various types of peopleWillingness to adapt and change as the firm grows
  

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
  

• Proven knowledge of accounting programs such as CaseWare, Profile and Quickbooks.

To be successful in this role you will be able to enjoy contributing to a fun, professional working environment. Excellent client service is what we live up to everyday and is important to our team. You will take ownership of this role and will be passionate about teamwork and creating a pleasant corporate culture — our team loves coming to work every day. The right person must love dogs!

We thank all candidates in advance for their application but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send all applications to [email protected]

Shaw & Associates Chartered Accountants is looking to grow their team! This is a great opportunity for a senior accounting technician to work for a small but rapidly expanding accounting firm. The successful applicant will be hard-working and dedicated to their client’s success.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Ability to prepare and complete working papers, financial statements and tax returns for clients in a variety of businesses
  

• Bookkeeping, payroll and GST preparation
  

• Build effective working relationships with clients and staff Corporate and personal taxation
  

• Completion of additional duties or assignments as required

To be successful in this role you will be able to work under strict deadlines and enjoy contributing to a fun, professional working environment.

You will take ownership of this role and will be passionate about teamwork and creating a pleasant corporate culture – our team loves coming to work every day.

A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role is preferred. This role will require the need to work extra hours from time-to-time per business requirements.

To be successful in this role you will be able to work under strict deadlines and enjoy contributing to a fun, professional working environment. You will take ownership of this role and will be passionate about teamwork and creating a pleasant corporate culture – our team loves coming to work every day.

We thank all candidates in advance for their application but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send all applications to [email protected]