Associate

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This is a fully remote position, open to residents across Canada – can be based in any city, province, or territory.

TLDR:

Role: Associate

Location: Remote, open to any

Canadian residentTeam Size: ~60

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 (CAD)

Experience: Ideal candidate would have associate experience at a public accounting firm

Additional Company Details: visit liveca.ca/careers or keep reading below!

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LiveCA is a Canadian, remote-first CPA firm with a community that spans from coast to coast.We’re focused on creating a workplace where people can do meaningful, high-impact work while also having the flexibility to enjoy what’s important to them outside of work. While how we work may evolve, our Purpose stays the same: high-impact work and a meaningful life.Whether you're preparing financials, solving tax issues, or supporting a teammate, your work makes a difference and you can do it in a way that supports the life you want to lead.Our values are a reflection of the people who make up our team and how we work. We are;

• Humbly Confident
• Collaborative
• Adaptable
• Growth Oriented

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Associate you will be responsible for delivering a great client experience that results in strong and lasting client relationships. To succeed in this role you will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

• Complete year-end compilation engagements
• Prepare corporate tax returns
• Respond to client communication acting as a primary point of contact
• Attend meetings with clients to observe and support managers
• Complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations
• Prepare management, investor and board reporting documents
• Prepare and file federal and provincial sales tax returns
• Prepare tax slips such as T1s, T4s, T5s, and other relevant slips as required
• Provide coverage for colleagues as needed
• Contribute to innovation, which may include initiating process improvement, documenting new or updated procedures, developing standardized templates and collaborating with the larger team on such initiatives.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR*

• You have or are in the process of completing your Canadian CPA designation
• You have experience at a Canadian accounting firm with compliance and/or assurance engagements
• You’re skilled in learning new programs and systems
• You have strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task competing priorities
• You have a passion for excellent client services
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others towards a common goal

* we recognize that the best person for the job may not tick all these boxes. All applications will be reviewed (by a human) to determine relevant experience/education.

WHY LIVECA

• Professional Growth: we support CPA students through financing courses and providing additional time off for exams. Once designated, CPAs are allotted a CPD budget, time off to complete professional development and have their professional dues covered by the firm.
• Remote Friendly and Flexible Schedule: at LiveCA you are not tied to specific office hours. Our team has autonomy over when and how they work, as long as their team and clients continue to be supported.
• PTO: 3 weeks vacation and 3 floating holidays per year for cultural or personal events that don’t fall within the statutory holiday calendar. All employees start with 10 paid Sick/Mental Health days.
• Benefits: Extended health benefits and an additional $2000/year Health Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account for any other needs.
• Tech stipend: of $150/month for at-home office/tech expense that falls outside of the equipment LiveCA provides to all employees.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

LiveCA is an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will strive to accommodate applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment process. If selected to move forward, please email hr@liveca.ca with the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Please enter your salary expectation (range) for this role:
• Why does this role sound appealing to you?
• A company took some prospective clients out to dinner in Ontario. The subtotal of the meal was $2,692.31. What amount can be claimed as an input tax credit on the company's next GST/HST return? Please show your calculation.

Work Location: Remote