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Staff Accountant

@ Avery Cooper & Co. Ltd.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Full-time
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Overview

Avery Cooper & Co. Ltd. is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant to learn public practice accounting under senior staff. The work covers financial statements and working papers across audit, tax, year-end and management services, with mentorship toward a CPA designation. The posting requires an undergraduate business-related degree and enrollment or intent to enroll in the CPA Professional Education Program.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare financial statements and working papers
  • Support audit, tax and year-end engagements
  • Train with senior staff in public practice streams
  • Build client working relationships

Requirements summary:

  • Undergraduate degree in business or commerce
  • Enrolled or working toward CPA Professional Education Program
  • Willingness and ability to travel
  • Teamwork and a can-do attitude
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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyBusiness Administration, Commerce

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Job description
Qualifications

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or another related field,
  • Enrollment, or working towards enrollment, in the CPA Professional Education Program,
  • Willingness and ability to travel,
  • Ability to work well under direction of Senior staff and as apart of a team,
  • A can-do attitude and commitment to excellence
  • Previous customer-service experience is considered an asset,
  • Previous accounting related experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Assist and learn to prepare financial statements and working papers for a wide variety of engagements including Audit & Assurance, Corporate and Personal Tax, Year-End Services, and other Management Services,
  • Develop technical skills working directly with senior staff through training in the various streams of Public Practice Accounting,
  • Take part in direct mentorship opportunities with our leadership team in helping you shape your future career as a CPA professional,
  • Learn to work directly with clients and develop strong working relationships.

Expectations

  • Our people are what makes it possible to serve our clients. We expect you to capitalize on opportunities to develop your skills and help others within the organization grow as professionals,
  • As a CPA student, we expect you to value the knowledge of Senior Staff and use it to the best of your ability in learning and developing your own skillset,
  • Our clients are the most important part of our business, and your first responsibility is to ensure that our clients receive premium professional service,
  • We expect everyone, regardless of position or experience, to contribute ideas for improving the way we serve our clients and operate a successful firm,
  • We expect everyone to treat each other with courtesy, dignity, and respect. We look for ways to support each team member as they fulfil their personal goals and family responsibilities.

To apply by email or if you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team here.

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