Associate Accountant

Clearhouse LLP: A Leading Accounting and Business Consulting Firm

We are a highly respected accounting, tax, and business consulting firm based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, with an office in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Our firm has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in Canada by the Globe and Mail's Report on Business for three years in a row.

We provide assurance, tax, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including public, private, and non-profit organizations. Our people-focused approach and tailored solutions set us apart in the industry. We prioritize employee engagement and satisfaction, resulting in high scores in these areas.
Associate Role Description

This is a full-time Associate position in our Small and Medium Sized business department at Clearhouse India, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It is a hybrid role, requiring in-office attendance on specific days as determined by the Company, with the remainder of the week being remote work.

The employee is expected to work from 7 AM to 3 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, and during peak periods, hours may extend to 5 PM Eastern Standard Time as directed by the Company. Occasionally, additional hours may be necessary to fulfill job duties without extra pay.
Core Responsibilities
• Develop technical skills in areas such as personal, corporate, and trust income tax returns and payroll/information returns.
• Organize data to facilitate the preparation of Canadian corporate income tax return filings and tax slips.
• Manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Prepare financial statements, including Compilation engagements for a wide array of clients in various industries.
• Review bookkeeping prepared internally or by clients and prepare quarterly or monthly GST/HST returns.
• Collaborate with the client engagement team.
• Prepare response memos for Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audit letters received and facilitate calls with CRA regarding audits, examinations, or other tax issues.
• Assist team members with other tax projects, as required.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
• Must have a Chartered Accountant's degree or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of three years of accounting experience, including preparing financial statements, Compilation and/or Review Engagements.
• Customer service and/or client service experience.
• Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset (i.e., Quickbooks, Sage)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes initiative and is a proactive problem solver.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks and deliverables. Read more