Staff Accountant

About

Bateman Mackay LLP is recruiting a full-time Staff Accountant to join the NTR/Compilations Team. This hybrid role can be located out of our Burlington or Mississauga Office, including weekly work from home days.

At Bateman MacKay (BMCA) we provide more than just high-quality accounting, tax, and business advisory services. We offer an engaging, supportive, and fun workplace where team members can learn, grow, and explore their career path. We call it Numbers Plus.

We value the unique contributions and voice of each team member and celebrate diversity in backgrounds, education, and expertise. We seek highly talented and motivated individuals to contribute to our success.

What you will experience at BMCA

• Hybrid work model – benefiting from both remote and in office environments
• Nine (9) Fridays off during July and August in lieu of tax season hours
• Competitive salary & benefits (including Company paid health, dental and vision premiums)
• Professional development and mentoring from senior staff and Partners
• Referral Incentive Program for referring new clients and team members to the Firm
• Opportunity to join in-house committees: Charity – Social – Environmental
• Social events throughout the year
• Healthy workplace with ergonomic workstations, unlimited coffee, tea and healthy snacks

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare compilation engagements (NTR), financial statements and corporate tax returns with support from Senior Accountants and/or Manager where needed
• Prepare T5s for respective (assigned) corporate groups
• Review previous year’s file to understand client profile; draft questions for client that may assist with file preparation and obtaining missing information/documentation
• Begin to develop skills to identify complexities and/or risks in files and bring them to Sr/Manager early in the workflow
• Manage various deadlines for files including due dates, client requests, bank reporting and tax filing requirements
• Follow up with clients as needed to obtain year end information as well as provide tax estimates to clients prior to tax payment deadlines
• Proactively communicate with Managers/Partners and other applicable Firm Team members on client engagements and/or related issues including following up on unanswered inquiries or actions until completed

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting or relevant subject

Experience

• Minimum of 2+ years experience in a similar public accounting role

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience; Expected hiring range of $60,000-$70,000

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and experience with complex accounting and compliance, including an in-depth understanding of Canadian accounting matters
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of tax concepts and government regulations, including HST/GST, payroll, and corporate tax basic schedules
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external clients
• Contribute to team success and participate in a collaborative work environment
• Strategic thinking and the ability to make sound business recommendations
• Demonstrated accountability and ownership of workflow
• Demonstrated high technical ability and quality of work, compliance with the Firm’s policies and procedures, and professional ethics and integrity
• Proficient in MS Office, and accounting software (e.g. CaseWare, TaxPrep, CCH iFirm, etc.)
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, continuous learning and working towards a professional designation

Other Considerations

• Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check is a requirement of this position
• Must be legally qualified to work in Canada
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and vehicle

Equal Opportunity

Bateman MacKay is an equal opportunity employer and accommodates needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We foster an inclusive, cohesive, and compassionate culture.