Accounting Technician

Powergroup Resources

. Prepare financial statements and supporting working paper files .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeHamilton • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$55,000 - CA$75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing financial statements, corporate tax returns, and managing client communications while supporting diverse accounting engagements. Proficient in utilizing accounting software and maintaining organized documentation for effective client service.

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Financial Statement PreparationCompilation EngagementsCorporate Tax ReturnsClient Communication ManagementFamiliarity With ASPE

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationCompilation EngagementsCorporate Tax ReturnsClient Communication ManagementAccounting PrinciplesTax PreparationWorking Paper FilesPublic Accounting ExperienceAccounting Technician SkillsPost-Secondary Education in Accounting

Soft Skills

Collaborative WorkClient Service OrientationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CaseWareExcelTaxPrep/iFirm

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingASPEFinancial DocumentationClient EngagementsAccounting Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare financial statements and supporting working paper files
Complete compilation engagements and assist with other engagements as needed
Prepare corporate tax returns associated with financial statement engagements
Maintain accurate and organized client files and documentation
Communicate with clients to gather information and resolve questions
Work collaboratively with partners and other members of the accounting team
Support a variety of clients across different industries
Assist with additional accounting and client-service work as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or a related field
3-5 years of experience working in a public accounting firm as an accounting technician or in a similar role
Hands-on experience preparing financial statements and working paper files
Hands-on experience with compilation engagements
Familiarity with ASPE
Experience managing ongoing client communication across multiple files
Hands-on experience preparing corporate tax returns is an asset
Experience with CaseWare, Excel and TaxPrep/iFirm is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

$55,000-$75,000 annually
LTD and Life Insurance
Health Care Spending Account
RRSP/TFSA Program
Flexible working hours
Hybrid work environment
A collaborative and motivated team
Opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a public accounting firm