Job Description

Salary: Depends on experience

Senior Accountant/Tax Preparer

Job #2503-01
Permanent, Full-Time Starting March 2025

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.

While an accounting designation (CPA) is an asset, it is not required. More importantly, 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 personal, corporate, and estate tax returns
Preparing financial statements, including compilations and reviews, along with limited audits
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

McLaren Trefanenko Inc.

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Senior Accountant/Tax Preparer