Current Career Opportunities

JOIN OUR TEAM

As of  December 1, 2021 our location has become a part of Ascend LLP ( https://www.ascendllp.com).

Why Work Here?
We are passionate about the professional development of our people and we strive to create opportunities that support their career objectives. As a growing accounting practice there is opportunity for all staff to grow with us.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with a flexible work schedule. 

Why join us?
1. Great Technology – We continue to invest in technology to allow our staff to focus on meaningful work

2. Great Team Members – We have a solid group who are committed to service excellence in our profession 

3. Work Life Balance – Ascend is committed to be a great employer in our community; our staff enjoy flexible work schedules

4. Professional Development – We see huge value by investing in continual learning 

MANAGER, ACCOUNTING

Small Town Living, Big City Opportunities

Ascend is a growth-oriented accounting, tax and advisory firm with a national presence that serves small and medium sized businesses in small communities across Canada. We are passionate about the professional development of our people, and we strive to create opportunities within the organization that support your career objectives and build them up to reach your highest potential.

MANAGER, ACCOUNTING (Almonte, Ontario)

We are looking for a Manager, Accounting, to join our team in Almonte, Ontario. This role will be responsible for managing file preparation, advisory services and building strong relationships with clients to support them in improving their operational efficiency and financial performance.

Opportunity Highlights

This role will be of interest to someone who:

  • Has passion for working with business owners in ways to help facilitate client growth and success
  • Thrives in an innovative organization that is continuously investing in process improvement and utilization of technology
  • Understands the value of collaboration and relationships because it takes a team to successfully achieve a common goal
  • Has a growth mindset and is committed to professional development
  • Actively works towards maintaining a work-life balance because it is important for over all well being, health, as well as, productivity, and performance

Key Activities and Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting advisory engagements through project management skills, as well as guide client expectations and deliverables
  • Assist business clients with preparation of financial statements, and reports
  • Remain knowledgeable and current on applicable standards, as well as developing accounting/business issues
  • Research and understand the client’s industry and provide insight on key performance drivers, and business trends
  • Collaborate with other accounting staff and provide mentorship and team leadership

Qualifications and Experience

  • Completion of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting
  • Experience working with Caseware/Caseview, Jazzit, Keystone, Excel, Taxprep (Personal, corporate, forms and trusts) and Quickbooks Online
  • Ability to mentor, coach and develop junior staff

Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Ascend.

What we offer:

  • A people focused organization that values high-performance and provides engaging and interesting work
  • Flexible work schedules to support work life balance
  • Continuous support for professional growth and advancement opportunities within the firm
  • Comprehensive salary, benefits and incentives

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume in one document.

Please note – We thank you for your application and the time you have invested in preparing it however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ascend is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. We pride ourselves in having a culture where we recognize and celebrate the valuable differences that make you uniquely you, which include race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Small Town Living, Big City Opportunities

Ascend is a growth-oriented accounting, tax and advisory firm with a national presence that serves small and medium sized businesses in small communities across Canada. We are passionate about the professional development of our people, and we strive to create opportunities within the organization that support their career objectives and build them up to reach their highest potential.

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (Almonte, Ontario)

We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our firm in Almonte, Ontario. The position focusses on working with small to mid-size businesses from a variety of industries. In addition to standard accounting and tax services Ascend takes a personal advisory approach to helping clients achieve their goals.

Opportunity Highlights

This role will be of interest to someone who:

  • Has passion for working with business owners in ways to help facilitate client growth and success
  • Thrives in an innovative organization that is continuously investing in process improvement and utilization of technology
  • Understands the value of collaboration and relationships because it takes a team to successfully achieve a common goal
  • Has a growth mindset and is committed to professional development
  • Actively works towards maintaining a work-life balance because it is important for overall well being, health, as well as, productivity, and performance

Key Activities and Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing client accounting records, financial statements, corporate and personal income tax returns
  • Prepare T1’s, T4s, T5s, GST and other compliance returns
  • Keep track of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
  • Adjusting Journal Entries, Working Papers, T2 Returns, and Compilation Engagement Financial Statements
  • Preparing management reports and financial analysis and memos to clients
  • Communicating tax and accounting concepts to clients and answering their questions
  • CRA Correspondence and requests and audits – ensure your work is easy to audit

Qualifications and Experience

  • Accounting/business diploma/certificate or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years experience in public accounting
  • Established experience in accounting cycle and balance sheet reconciliation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and Quickbooks
  • Canadian tax knowledge – personal, corporate, and trust
  • Familiarity with Sage, Hubdoc and QBO Certification considered an asset

Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Ascend.

What We Offer

  • A people focused organization that values high-performance and provides engaging and interesting work
  • Continuous support for professional growth and advancement opportunities within the firm
  • Flexible work schedules to support work life balance
  • Comprehensive salary, and benefits

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume in one document.

Please note – We thank you for your application and the time you have invested in preparing it however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ascend is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. We pride ourselves in having a culture where we recognize and celebrate the valuable differences that make you uniquely you, which include race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

BOOKKEEPER

Small Town Living, Big City Opportunities

Ascend is a growth-oriented accounting, tax and advisory firm with a national presence that serves small and medium sized businesses in small communities across Canada. We are passionate about the professional development of our people, and we strive to create opportunities within the organization that support your career objectives and build them up to reach your highest potential.

                                                                                                                                                                    

BOOKKEEPER (Almonte, Ontario)

We are currently seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join our team in Almonte, Ontario. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive sets of books, managing records of accounts, validating the procedures employed for recording financial transactions, and delivering expert bookkeeping services.

Opportunity Highlights

This role will be of interest to someone who:

  • Has passion for working with business owners in ways to help facilitate client growth and success
  • Thrives in an innovative organization that is continuously investing in process improvement and utilization of technology
  • Understands the value of collaboration and relationships because it takes a team to successfully achieve a common goal
  • Has a growth mindset and is committed to professional development
  • Actively works towards maintaining a work-life balance because it is important for overall well being, health, as well as, productivity, and performance

Key Activities and Responsibilities

  • Maintaining and performing full cycle bookkeeping.  
  • Maintaining financial records for the clients. 
  • Assemble year end information 
  • Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls, government remittances including payroll, GST/HST, Workers Compensation Board, corporate taxes, personal taxes and other government levies. 
  • Prepare T1, T3, T4, T5 and other tax filings. 
  • Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports 

Qualifications and Experience

  • 2+ years of experience as a bookkeeper
  • Experience QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Sage 
  • Familiarity with accounting automation software such as Hubdoc or Receipt Bank will be considered an asset 
  • Intermediate skills in excel

Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Ascend.

What we offer:

  • A people focused organization that values high-performance and provides engaging and interesting work
  • Continuous support for professional growth and advancement opportunities within the firm
  • Flexible work schedules to support work life balance
  • Comprehensive salary, and benefits

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume in one document, together with salary expectations to Dawn McGeachy at dmcgeachy@ascendllp.com

Please note – We thank you for your application and the time you have invested in preparing it however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ascend is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. We pride ourselves in having a culture where we recognize and celebrate the valuable differences that make you uniquely you, which include race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation.