Staff Accountant

Description:

Our purpose at Burkett & Co. is to empower our clients to achieve their business and personal financial goals. We strive to develop our experience and knowledge of the latest financial reporting, financial and estate planning and Canadian tax strategies. We turn our knowledge into value for our clients through our pro-active approach to providing comprehensive and innovative solutions. Among our Core Values are teamwork and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking two CPA articling students to work closely with Burkett & Co.’s talented team commencing September 2023. This opportunity will provide interesting and relevant work experience toward the pursuit of a professional accounting designation. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to apply their accounting and tax knowledge to a wide range of corporate clients as well as personal and trust clients that face a variety of complex tax issues. Burkett & Co. has successfully employed articling students for the past several years and strives to ensure this position is a mutually beneficial experience. The successful candidate will work with all members of our team and actively participate in team meetings.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Compilation and Review engagement working papers
• Preparation of corporate, individual and trust income tax returns
• Detailed analysis of revenue, expense, and investment transactions
• Other types of special engagements as necessary

Qualifications:

• Eligible to enroll in the CPA program
• Strong attention to detail and solid analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to work extended hours during March and April

Burkett & Co. offers a friendly mentoring environment, and as part of our team you will look forward to receiving support and gaining knowledge to enhance your educational experience. Students at Burkett & Co. follow a pre-approved training path and benefit from a work program very closely aligned to the CPA curriculum itself.