Junior Associate, Taxation

Junior Associate, Taxation

CPA Articling Program

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. But that doesn’t mean we’re only about spreadsheets and number crunching. When we come to work daily, we are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities. This includes building strong relationships with all the people we serve — our clients, our team members and our community. What matters most to us is staying connected, versatile and accessible. These are the qualities that allow us to make a real difference in people’s lives and empower them to reach their full potential.

We are an exceptional company – we embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together. We seek inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers to uncover victories across diverse sectors.

We don't hire for compatibility; we hire for contribution. We search for candidates who embody our core values: Advancement, Accountability, Empathy, Intention, Openness, and Uniqueness. If you're enthusiastic about KRP, flourish in a dynamic setting, and aspire to collaborate with a brilliant, diverse team, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity

At KRP, you will be exposed to all facets of public accounting. Your work experience as an articling student ranges from handling an entire file within the first few weeks of work, preparing individual, corporate, and trust tax returns, to providing assurance services as a team member on larger assignments. You will be given the opportunity for involvement and participation in the “whole picture” on assignments, an integral part of training at work and for your CPA studies and the CFE. We also provide ongoing mentoring and training for students to enable you to succeed at each level of the CPAWSB program including the CFE. You will gain a set of marketable skills directly applicable to your studies that will help you in your CFE and ensure your success.

Your Scope:

• Acquire proficiencies in the following domains: compilation, review, bookkeeping, and taxation
• Gain expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE), along with a deep understanding of the Canadian Income Tax Act and associated laws
• Initialize client files and oversee the management of multiple files concurrently, including conducting inventory audits
• Prepare financial statements and tax returns for corporate, personal, and trust client
• Investigate diverse tax-related matters and draw conclusions on potential ramifications
• Gather and assess pertinent financial and tax information
• Examine, rectify, and address disparities and anomalies in financial records, documents, and reports
• Calculate tax liabilities and prepare tax declarations for various entity types
• Generate written communications, technical assessments, client synopses, and presentations elucidating engagement discoveries, facts, and key points
• Assume the position of trusted liaison between managers, partners and clients
• Work within time budgets, monitors progress to budget and meets deadlines
• Accept responsibility for role within work teams
• Participate in education and training programs

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institute with a major in Accounting
• Knowledge and experience working in accounting software such as CaseWare, Tax Prep, QuickBooks, and Simply Accounting would be an asset
• Completion of all required CPA pre-requisite courses, as outlined by CPA Alberta
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel would be an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, capable of multitasking various tasks, projects, and strategic improvement initiatives
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and embodying our core values

Your Perks:

• A total rewards package, including above market salary and annual bonuses
• Three weeks vacation and winter holiday office closure (starting base)
• Ten wellness days
• 100% employer match on medical and dental benefits
• Health spending account
• On-site fitness center
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• A flexible and remote working model
• A unique opportunity to build, grow, and leave your impact on a local firm

First Nations Acknowledgment

As this role is based in Edmonton, Alberta, KRP wishes to recognize that we are on the traditional lands known as Treaty 6 Territory, and that the City of Edmonton and all its inhabitants are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 6 encompasses the traditional territories of numerous western Canadian First Nations, including Cree, Dene, Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux, and Ojibwe.

Equal Opportunities

KRP is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a psychologically safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, where all team members have a sense of belonging. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels, to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.

We Seek High Performers Who:

• Embody our core values
• Have a thirst for knowledge
• Are intrinsically motivated
• Desire to learn new skills
• Treat others with respect
• Want to work with the best

Our Culture:

KRP is home to a talented team of professionals. Our skills are diverse, but we all have one thing in common — a commitment to delivering the best solutions and services possible for our clients.

You'll be immersed in a cooperative company culture that values diligent work, accomplishing tasks, and relishing group socials throughout the year. You'll enjoy flexibility in your work location, schedule, vacation time, and attire. While we expect dedication, we also appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Our Values:

Accountability

• We are personally responsible for delivering on our commitments.

Advancement

• We focus on deliberate and sustainable growth for our people, our company, and our clients.

Empathy

• We show care and concern for others.

Intention

• We are purposeful and deliberate in everything we do.

Openness

• We communicate openly and honestly.

Uniqueness

• We celebrate and encourage individuality over conformity.

We don’t want you to assimilate; we want you to aspire for greatness.

Join us today.