Accounting Supervisor

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 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 an Accounting Supervisor to join our team. The successful candidate will have experience working in a Professional Services firm. They will be responsible for preparing more complex files and reviewing the file work of our Staff Accountants and Accounting Technicians. You must have the technical ability to multi-task and provide feedback. We are looking for a professional team player who is career driven.

Your Responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and reviewing compilations

  • Reviewing personal & corporate tax returns

  • Assisting new and junior staff on their file work

  • Liaising with Managers and Partners on files

  • Identifying accounting issues and recommending solutions

  • Building and maintaining relationships with clients

  • Keeping the Partners informed of file progression

  • Attending and running planning meetings, lunch & learns and other meetings as required

  • Other tasks as they arise

Your Attributes:

  • A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

  • 3 to 4 years of experience working in a Professional Services firm

  • At least 1 year of file review experience

  • Exceptional communication, client service and relationship building skills

  • Excellent attention to detail, time management and organizational skills

  • Willingness to train and mentor other staff members

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, 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.

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