Chartered Professional Accountant
Job No:
110502
Location:
Hay River, NT
- Take the next step in your accounting career with this exciting new role!
- Join a well-established organization based in breathtaking Hay River.
- Enjoy a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits!
About Ashton Chartered Accountants
Ashton Chartered Accountants is a 3-partner firm that primarily serves the South Slave Deh Cho regions of the Northwest Territories from our main office located in Hay River and our satellite office in Fort Simpson. We supply management consulting, taxation, accounting, and audit services to a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to government entities and non-profit organizations.
We're a thriving organization thanks to the incredible growth potential within the Northwest Territories' business community due to the ongoing development of infrastructure projects and continued expansion of the mining, transportation, and tourism industries. Our goal is to provide each of our clients with the best possible financial services and to add value to those services by listening to our client's needs and assisting them to plan adequate solutions which address their specific needs.
For more information please visit our website.
About Hay River
An energetic town of approximately 3500 residents, surrounded by boreal forest, rivers and lakes, Hay River is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts through all seasons. Our extensive trail networks, spectacular waterfalls and sandy beaches provide the backdrop for many outdoor adventures.
As the second largest community in the NWT, we are justifiably proud of our recreation and cultural offerings, our diverse business environment and most importantly, our community spirit.
About the Opportunity
Ashton Chartered Accountants is currently looking for a Chartered Professional Accountant to join our team in Hay River on a full-time basis.
Reporting to a Partner you will provide financial management consulting, taxation, accounting, and audit services for our clients.
More specifically your responsibilities will include:
- Working with clients of varying financial and bookkeeping experience to provide accounting services.
- Completing audits of a diverse range of clients including municipalities, First Nations, school boards, health boards, and development corporations.
- Working independently in the provision of our services.
- Working on tax planning for owner-managed businesses which would include estate planning, succession planning, and corporate reorganizations.
- Supervising the work of junior accountants on roles that require their assistance.
- Travelling to a client's offices on the occasions that it is required.
In order to qualify for this role, you must have a CPA designation. Previous experience completing audits is an asset as is experience using Caseware, CCH Taxprep, and Sage.
As our ideal candidate for this role, you will be an excellent and patient communicator in both written and verbal form. You will also be an adaptable, fast learner who takes initiative and has great attention to detail.
Finally, an understanding and respect for the sensitive nature of financial information is paramount.
How We'll Reward You
Upon joining Ashton Chartered Accountants, you will be welcomed into a friendly and open environment. In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to receiving a competitive salary. You can also look forward to benefits including:
- Group benefits plan
- A health spending account
- Minimum four weeks vacation
- Overtime bankable as vacation
- Opportunities for career development
- Paid professional development to maintain CPA
- Relocation available for the right candidate
If you're looking for an exciting and dynamic role with a growing organization, this could be the opportunity for you! Apply Today!