Senior Accountant

Job description

Senior Accountant Job #2503-01 Permanent, Full-Time About McLaren Trefanenko Inc. McLaren Trefanenko Inc. (MTI) is a well-established and growing Chartered Professional Accounting firm located in New Westminster. For over 40 years, we have proudly served clients across British Columbia. We are forward-thinking and embrace technology to enhance efficiency for both our clients and staff. Our team fosters a close-knit, collaborative environment where we work hard, support each other, and prioritize client success. We look forward to welcoming a new team member who will contribute to our positive and dynamic culture. About You You are passionate about tax preparation and enjoy working on tax returns year-round. In addition to your expertise in preparing personal (T1), corporate (T2), and estate (T3) tax returns , you have a strong background in bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, compilations, reviews, and audits . Your comprehensive experience means you are well-versed in the broader aspects of accounting beyond tax, ensuring you can provide detailed and reliable financial insights. You have at least five years of accounting experience in either public practice or industry. Your colleagues and supervisors describe you as a team player, self-driven, and detail-oriented. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, quickly adapt to new challenges, and enjoy working in a fully paperless office. An accounting designation (CPA) is required for the position. In addition to the designation, you take pride in delivering high-quality work, excel at problem-solving, and have excellent communication skills . You align with our core values of respect, integrity, and collaboration and seek a workplace that prioritizes continuous learning, teamwork, and community involvement. Your Ideal Workday Includes: Preparing financial statements, including compilations and reviews, along with limited audits Preparing personal, corporate, and estate tax returns Communicating with clients regarding tax and accounting matters Corresponding with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Preparing client-ready work Coordinating and managing projects Our Technology Stack: We are a paperless office and utilize the following software: QuickBooks Online CaseWare / CaseView / Jazz-IT TaxCycle PayWorks Dext Microsoft Office 365 & Teams Document Management Systems What We Offer: Competitive compensation Extended health benefits RRSP matching contributions Paid sick leave Professional development and learning opportunities A collaborative and engaging workplace culture Additional Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to complete: A criminal record check Reference checks