Vast Recruitment is hiring on behalf of Johnsen Archer LLP!
Job Details
Job Function
Accounting & Finance
Industry
Accounting
Company Name
Johnsen Archer LLP
Company Description
Johnsen Archer LLP is a firm that applies creative solutions to business problems with a focus on today's number one impediment to business: income tax. At Johnsen Archer LLP, you are dealing with a team, not just an individual accountant. As part of that team, their Partners have hired "an unbeatable group of accountants who provide a level of service and expertise few even expect of their Chartered Accountants."
Reporting To
Partner Group
Team Size To Manage
6
Job Location
Country
Canada
Province/State
British Columbia
City
Surrey
Location Type
head-office
Other Location
Open to hybrid schedules
Candidate Relocation
no
Must Have Skills
CPA Designation | Must be working at an Accounting/ Public Practice Firm
Skills Considered Bonus
Job Description
Supervisory Responsibilities
· Perform and supervise a range of auditing, tax, and accounting issues from start to finish and oversee larger, more complex engagements.
· Plan and coordinate the various phases of the fieldwork such as staff requirements, logistics, audit programs, and time budgets.
· Schedule, delegate, and review the work of staff members, support on-the-job training, and evaluate staff performance.
· Guide the decision making process on all but the most unusual audit and accounting matters.
· Ensure complete and timely engagement wrap-up to include preparation and/or review financial statement and tax return.
· Schedule, plan and establish work priorities for the team.
· Ensure that appropriate skill level of staff is assigned to various files undertaken.
· Participate in business development initiatives and take on a leadership role in mentoring and training staff.
· Involvement in evaluations and compensation recommendations for all staff.
· Undertake a significant administrative role in firm. For example: Interviewing and hiring for all levels up to manager position.
· Minimum available hours to be chargeable as specified on an annual basis.
Accounting, Audit and Tax Responsibilities
· Demonstrated ability to research and disseminate GAAP and GAAS issues and pending and proposed GAAP and GAAS.
· Evaluate the client's internal controls, prepare an audit program outlining the extent of sampling required, and schedule the engagement.
· Review working papers for accuracy and completion, financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures, tax returns, and documentation of discussions with clients.
· Break down complicated tax returns into tasks for staff accountants to complete, review tax returns, and suggest client tax planning.
· Keep the Partner updated of the progress of the engagement, consult with them on problem areas, review with them any significant audit findings, and recognize client service opportunities to follow-up on post fieldwork.
· Participate in special projects as requested by Partner.
· Assisting in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients.
· Prepare practical and creative solutions to the client’s tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions.
Development Responsibilities
· Is the primary point of contact for a group of clients.
· Guides progress of multiple engagements while maintaining client satisfaction.
· Actively seek opportunities to expand services to existing clients and develop new business. · Ability to interact with clients and potential clients to help drive business development.
Administrative Responsibilities
· Promote and uphold the firm's policies and procedures, and become knowledgeable in the firm's services.
· Review WIP on a timely basis and prepare invoices.
· Prepare regular and timely staff evaluations.
Compensation
Job Type
Full time
Salary From
120000
Salary To
140000
Commission Payment
Bonus Payment
Mandatory Details
Number Of Positions
1
Culture, Perks and Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Johnsen Archer LLP is committed to paying competitive local market rates
- Work from Home / Remote work option available for the ideal candidate
- Benefit Highlights: 3 weeks vacation for all non-management positions. 4 weeks vacation for management positions. Courses and exam fees towards a CPA designation are paid 100%. Annual CASB and CPA annual student dues are paid 100%. Competitive overtime policies. Disability Coverage
- Extended Health Benefits: Through the firm’s extended health program, we provide partial reimbursement for extended healthcare costs such as prescriptions drugs and paramedical services such as massage therapy, chiropractics, physiotherapy, optical exams and travel medical insurance.
- Employee Recognition Program: A program for recognizing and rewarding employee’s for making extra contributions that contribute to the firm’s success and for exemplifying the firm’s values.
- Employee Referral Program: The firm will pay a recruiting bonus to existing employees who refer qualified external candidates that are hired by the firm.
- Dental: The firm provides dental coverage to employees on a cost sharing basis.
- Service Awards: The firm recognizes and celebrates term of service milestones for all staff. A trip to Hawaii is awarded for six years of consecutive service.
- New Client Bonus: The firm pays new client referral bonuses for employees who attract approved, new clients to the firm.