Job Opportunity: Staff Accountant

By Robert Winston | November 11, 2024

Job Opportunity: Experienced CPA

Location: Edmonton, AB
Company: Winston and Company – A Family-Run Accounting Practice

Who We Are:
At Winston and Company, we’re more than accountants—we’re trusted advisors helping Edmonton’s small and medium-sized businesses thrive. As a family-run firm, we foster close client relationships and a supportive, people-first environment for our team. We stay at the forefront of accounting practices with our paperless office and commitment to innovation.

Our specialties include year-end financial statement preparation (Notice to Reader and Review), tax compliance, business consulting, and complex tax issues. Here, you’ll work directly with local business owners, providing insights beyond numbers to support their growth.

Your Role:
As an experienced CPA at Winston and Company, you’ll be instrumental in guiding clients in managing risk and uncovering growth opportunities. You’ll handle multiple responsibilities independently, communicating progress with the partner to ensure guidance with minimal oversight. In this role, you’ll:

  • Prepare Notice to Reader and Review Engagement financial statements
  • Prepare and review working papers for personal, corporate, and trust tax returns
  • Assist with bookkeeping duties, including investment account reconciliations
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, anticipating their needs
  • Update staff and partners on project progress, ensuring transparency

Why Choose Winston and Company?
We’re committed to your growth, offering hands-on mentorship and a variety of tax and accounting challenges to enhance your skills. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Mentorship from Leadership: Learn directly from a partner with 35+ years of experience in Edmonton’s business community.
  • Impact on Local Economy: Support and contribute to the success of local businesses.
  • Professional Challenge: Work on diverse tax and advisory projects across multiple disciplines.
  • People-First Culture: We respect work-life balance and prioritize personal well-being.
  • Career Development: Join a growing firm where you’ll play a key role in our future growth.

What We’re Looking For:

  • CPA Designation with 3-6 years of public practice experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to maintain file progress with the partner
  • Proven time management and organizational skills for handling multiple projects
  • Ability to work well in teams and build client relationships
  • Proficiency with CaseWare, CaseView, Jazz-It, Profile, QuickBooks, QBO, Sage, and Microsoft Excel
  • A self-motivated, growth-oriented professional eager to contribute to our firm

Apply Today and grow your career while helping Edmonton’s small businesses flourish!

Interested applicants, please send your resume to robert@winstonco.ca