Accounting Technician

HBA Bookkeeping & Accounting Inc. is recognized for its high qualifications, extensive experience, and a proven track record in providing top-notch accounting services. Our focus extends to year-end accounting and bookkeeping for diverse clients across various industries. Dedicated to providing owner-managed businesses and corporations with strategic financial solutions. Our team excels in all aspects of bookkeeping, accounting, tax planning, reporting, compliance filing, and adeptly handles government audits.

When onboarding new clients, our associates will dynamically engineer accounting processes to meet the unique needs of the business. Our system includes standardization, documentation, transparency, and cross-training co-workers for redundancy. This will range from supplementing the current accounting department to full financial corporate controllership.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of Notice to Reader financial statements and tax returns in accordance with Firm standards for clients in a variety of Canadian businesses and individuals.
• Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Payroll functions as well as assisting clients with set-up and maintenance of corporate records.
• Calculation and Preparation of government compliance filings such as HST, Source Deductions, EHT, and WSIB.
• Effective communication with our clients, government agencies, and with our staff & managers.
• Occasional travel to client locations.
• Keeping managers and other team members informed, on an ongoing basis of progress and significant issues.
• Providing advice and training to other staff members.
• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients.
• Participate in new business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or business, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience (preferably public accounting), including financial statement and Canadian corporate tax preparation.
• A high level of integrity, attention to detail, be great with people, and have excellent work ethic.
• Previous experience working with CaseWare/CaseView, Profile, Sage, QBO, QuickBooks, ERP, Microsoft 365 and various other accounting or financial software.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Sound decision-making ability and professional judgment.
• Works effectively, independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of personal income tax (T1) is an asset.

Location

This position is based in-person at our Park Ave office in Chatham-Kent, ON.

Schedule

This position follows a day shift schedule, with work hours from Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Compensation

$20 to $25 per hour. The pay will be commensurate with the experience, skills, and qualifications that the candidate brings to the position.

What we Look For

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

We offer a competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a diverse team and excel in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to apply to admin@hbataxservices.com.

HBA Bookkeeping & Accounting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (required)
• Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)

Location:

• Chatham-Kent, ON N7M 5Y5 (required)

Work Location: In person