At Gerber & Eckensweiler, our mission is to bring clarity and growth to the companies we serve by providing consistent and comparable financial information. We pride ourselves on being customer-focused, relevant, and open to new ideas.

Our spirit of excellence inspires and motivates employees to continuously improve, bringing the best out of everybody. We value a culture of employee wellness and growth by offering perks including flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, a competitive compensation structure, and employee development and wellness initiatives that encourage everyone to be their very best.

Due to our growth, we need extra hands-on-deck. You'll be joining a team of four, and you will manage your own caseload and work hours. This is a permanent position with full-time hours.

Your areas of responsibility will include:

• Responsible for reviewing, researching, and analyzing accounting files accuracy and completeness.
• Preparation of year end supporting documents.
• Preparation of personal, business, and agriculture tax schedules.
• Preparation of various tax reporting slips and election forms.
• Corresponding with Canada Revenue Agency in respect to various client tax matters.
• Assist our clients with their income tax audits.
• Effectively communicate with managers regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and apply technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new developments, and tax authority decisions.
• Ensure all findings or discrepancies in client data files are escalated, documented, and addressed in a timely manner.
• Complete various ad-hoc duties and projects within the Tax department.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• 2 years of bookkeeping experience required.
• Experience in the agricultural industry considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, QuickBooks, or other accounting software.
• Demonstrated understanding and use of bookkeeping fundamentals, best practices, and accounting framework required.
• Demonstrated data entry skills.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal laws to comply with reporting requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to produce work with a high level of precision and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and demonstrated ability to meets deadlines.
• Analytical and solutions oriented.
• Provide excellent customer service, resolving client matters in a professional manner.
• Ability to remain adaptable in a growing and changing work environment.
• Maintain a growth mindset and invite constructive criticism.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages and performance bonuses
• Paid time off
• Education assistance program
• Hybrid and remote work arrangements
• Unlimited personal and sick days

When you join our team, you'll enjoy flexible work arrangements that accommodate your life outside of work. We believe that a healthy supported team is a happy team.

Join us, where your unique contributions are not just valued; they're celebrated.

Gerber & Eckensweiler welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.