blueCaribou Chartered Accountants is a full-service accounting firm providing comprehensive and individually tailored tax, accounting and advisory services. As a member of CPA Ontario, The London Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau, blueCaribou prides itself on having a professional reputation. We offer modern accounting, tax and consulting services for businesses, organizations and individuals.  

We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team on a permanent basis to support our London, ON office. We are looking for a strategic thinker dedicated to understanding client needs and effective in assessing risk. Your professionalism and accounting knowledge will be integral to support our clients by delivering quality and reliable tax services.

We offer our employees a competitive compensation package including benefits paid for by the employer and an employer RRSP matching program. We pride ourselves on having a flexible work environment which recognizes the importance of a balanced lifestyle to accommodate outside commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of year-end engagements and notice to reader working paper files for clients in various industries

• Preparation of complex income tax returns and preparation of financial statements per regulatory standards

• Conducting analysis for clients including forecasting and projections to demonstrate performance and advise on recommendations

• Performing various operational activities to meet business objectives, client needs, and maintain overall service levels

• Respond to general inquiries from both internal and external sources regarding the status of business-related transactions 

• Organizational tasks including coordination and communication to maintain strong and positive client relationships

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, business or related field of study

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation obtained through successfully passing CPA, CA examination

• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (especially Excel) with experience utilizing Caseware, Taxprep, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting (SAGE50)

• Previous experience in public accounting strongly desired and tax experience highly valued

• Ability to work independently on projects with integrity for a professional environment

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workflow for multiple clients