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CPA & Accounting Jobs in Saint John NB

Whittaker & Estabrooks is an established CPA firm located in Saint John, N.B. We provide a full range of services to our individual and business clients, in a personalized manner that is second to none.  We understand the importance of earning the trust and respect of our clients, to build strong relationships and client loyalty.  As our client base continues to grow, we are looking for a staff accountant to join our dynamic team and to be a part of our growing office.

We are always searching for talented people with real world experience to join our tax and accounting practice. We seek to employ motivated accountants with strong client focus and high levels of aptitude.

If you are interested in using your skills to make a difference for clients, and in working for a firm that makes an impact in the local community, take the first step towards joining our team.

Our business is constantly evolving, and so are our staffing needs. If there aren't any openings listed below, please check again. New career opportunities arise on an ongoing basis.

CURRENTLY SEEKING (3 POSITIONS):

1 - Staff Accountant

We are looking for a staff member to join our team who can play a key role in providing accounting, assurance, income tax and other services to a wide variety of clients. A problem solver who, like us, is passionate about doing things right.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Has high personal energy and enthusiasm toward work and displays a positive attitude
  • Excellent communication skills, flexibility, integrity and professionalism
  • Ability to work independently, make decisions, prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Team player who is willing to take on additional responsibility
  • Recent graduate from a business administration program with a university or college with a focus on accounting

While there is no such thing as a 'typical' day, a day in the life of the staff accountant might include:

  • Preparation of notice to reader engagements
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Corporate, personal and trust tax return preparation
  • Various tax compliance preparation
  • Provide ongoing assistance to clients as needed
  • Completing other accounting and tax duties as required

Whittaker & Estabrooks supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.

If you have these qualifications and would like to join our team, please send your resume to: careers@jkwhittaker.com. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

 

2 - Experienced Staff Accountant

We are looking for a staff member to join our team who can play a key role in providing accounting, assurance, income tax and other services to a wide variety of clients. A problem solver who, like us, is passionate about doing things right.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience working in public practice and possess the following qualifications:

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Has high personal energy and enthusiasm toward work and displays a positive attitude
  • Excellent communication skills, flexibility, integrity and professionalism
  • Ability to work independently, make decisions, prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Team player who is willing to take on additional responsibility
  • Past graduate from a business administration program with a university or college with a focus on accounting or equivalent work experience

While there is no such thing as a 'typical' day, a day in the life of the staff accountant might include:

  • Assisting with audit engagements
  • Preparation of notice to reader and review engagements
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Corporate, personal and trust tax return preparation
  • Various tax compliance preparation
  • Provide ongoing assistance to clients as needed
  • Completing other accounting and tax duties as required

Whittaker & Estabrooks supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.

If you have these qualifications and would like to join our team, please send your resume to: careers@jkwhittaker.com. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

3 - Bookkeeper

We are looking for a staff member to join our team who can take ownership of the full accounting cycle for a small number of organizations. A problem solver who, like us, is passionate about doing things right.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Has high personal energy and enthusiasm toward work and displays a positive attitude
  • Excellent communication skills and problem solving skills, both verbally and written
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, make decisions, prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Team player who is willing to take on additional responsibility
  • Minimum two years bookkeeping experience or an educational equivalent with a solid understanding of bookkeeping principles

While there is no such thing as a 'typical' day, a day in the life of the bookkeeper might include:

  • Managing the full-cycle accounting function for a small number of organizations, working closely with them to prioritize your work to meet their deadlines and business needs
  • Accurately recording client invoices, employee expenses and supplier invoices,
  • Reconciling bank and credit card statements and analyzing balance sheet accounts on a regular basis
  • Preparing government remittances for payroll and HST.
  • Managing payroll and benefits including all remittances and reporting
  • Solving accounting puzzles by researching and reconciling discrepancies and ensuring that the accounting is in good order.
  • Competently using software such as QuickBooks, QuickBooks online and Sage 50.

Whittaker & Estabrooks supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.

If you have these qualifications and would like to join our team, please send your resume to:careers@jkwhittaker.com. Only selected candidates will be contacted.