Staff Accountant – US Tax

About the Role:

DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants welcomes candidates that are interested in a student position with our US Tax Group starting for our Vancouver office.  On the job training will be provided.

Our US Tax team is a group of industry insiders who excel in their ability to stay ahead of the curve on new tax rates, credits, and compliance regulations. First and foremost, our people are trusted advisors deeply integrated within our clients’ teams, but close second, they’re leading strategists and out-of-the-box thinkers who are constantly finding creative ways to solve problems and help our clients achieve their goals.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Work individually on the preparation of working paper files, US tax returns and various other accounting assignments;


• Communicate directly with clients and third parties to obtain necessary information for task completion;


• Compilation of personal and corporate tax returns.

Who you are: 

• Working towards a CPA designation


• Prior public practice and US tax experience considered an asset

Our students are provided with:

• On-the-job learning that will provide you with continued technical skills development and diverse business experience during busy season;


• Opportunity to work on a broad range of engagements in a variety of industries;


• A professional working environment, with a personal culture that focuses on work-life balance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop a positive rapport and convey concepts and services with clients;


• Detail oriented individual with superior organizational and analytical skills;


• Ability to manage time and adhere to strict deadlines;


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;


• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal;


• Strong working knowledge of MS Office with the ability to quickly grasp new technological tools.


• Exposure to Caseware, TaxPrep, Simply Accounting and/or QuickBooks software as asset.

The candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment under significant time constraints.

What DMCL Offers: 

We’re offering an exceptional opportunity for you to use your skills, to work on multiple and diverse assignments, in a flexible work environment with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A standard 35-hour work week;


• A competitive salary and benefits package;


• Paid overtime or time off in lieu of overtime;


• Full financial support throughout the CPA program;


• Flexible work schedule;
  


• Flexible time to use throughout the year;


• Opportunity for personal and career growth with support to continued education, training and development;
  


• Mental and physical wellness allowance;


• Firm sponsored social events;
  


• Excess time meal allowance policy.

Your next step:

Please submit your Cover Letter, Resume and a copy of your Unofficial Transcript with your application. 

About DMCL

Dale Matheson Carr-Hilton LaBonte LLP (DMCL) is a full-service accounting firm dedicated to helping our clients achieve and exceed their business goals—no matter how ambitious. As a leading Canadian firm with global reach, we continue to remain agile and responsive, providing clients with personalized and strategic solutions specific to their industry.  

With 33 partners and over 300 team members spread across Vancouver, Surrey, Tri-Cities (Port Coquitlam) and Victoria, working at DMCL means being part of a diversified team of expert advisors that view every day as a new opportunity to contribute to the success of our clients: solving costly problems, building long-lasting relationships and always striving for excellence.