Who Are We?

Rise is not your typical accounting firm. We go beyond the traditional role associated with most accounting firms and become trusted business partners and advisors for our clients.

Since 1979, we've been helping clients of all sizes create the businesses and lifestyles they envision by delivering expert insights and financial guidance.

We work primarily with privately-owned businesses to provide a unique, customized, and coordinated mix of services, including accounting and assurance, tax planning and advisory, business improvement advisory, mergers & acquisitions advisory, and estate and succession planning.

Why Work With Us?

We are a diverse and growth oriented team consisting of highly experienced professionals who provide big firm solutions to privately-owned clients.

Our team has accomplished great things in the past few years, and we're looking for more people to join us—people who are passionate, take pride and ownership of their work, adopt a growth mindset and are committed to providing outstanding support to our clients.

Our leadership team is focused on fostering a learning environment. We prioritize employee engagement, growth, and the advancement of our team members as we know your growth will help our organization grow.

Life at Rise CPA

As part of Rise, we're here to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. We intend to invest in you by creating a positive work environment to maximize your potential. Below are a few of the incredible perks and benefits you can expect to receive while working at Rise:

• Commitment to support your continued professional development
• Opportunities to advance and grow in the firm
• Competitive compensation package
• Formal/informal mentorship and support
• In-house training programs
• Supported study and exam time
• Access to diverse work – as a full service accounting firm, you will get a wide exposure to various work including assurance, taxation, and audit. You will work with clients of many different sizes and industries!
• Collaborative environment and open-door policy – easy access to Partners and Management
• 4-day summer work weeks in July and August
• Hybrid workplace and flexible hours
• Flexible dress code
• Paid health & wellness days
• Social and community events held year round

About the Role

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the delivery of accounting and tax compliance engagements, meeting expectations for budget, time frame and quality. In this role, you will have the opportunity to communicate and work directly with clients, attend meetings and assist with their business strategy and decision making.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Communicate with clients and team to properly complete client engagements.
• Conduct client-specific research as required.
• Prepare working papers and tax returns.
• Participate in client and team meetings.
• Conduct research on assigned topics to add to the firm's body of knowledge
• On an ongoing basis, identify opportunities for additional Rise services with existing clients and proactively move the opportunity forward within the firm as required.

Required Experience, Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Undergraduate university degree
• CPA designation
• 2+ years of public practice experience
• Familiarity with the issues and challenges faced by small-to-medium sized businesses
• Independent, highly motivated, and a self-starter
• Multi-tasker and can manage multiple clients simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) – and commitment to maintaining an open, transparent dialogue with colleagues and clients
• Effective relationship-builder – we want our clients and your co-workers to love you!
• 'One Team' mindset – openness to collaborate with all colleagues and bring positive energy to the team.

Annual Salary Range: $55,000 – $85,000

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Apply Now.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted to set up an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Public Practice Accounting: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CPA Canada (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coquitlam, BC V3K 3S3

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