Company Overview:
Outsourced is a leading ISO certified global offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.
Position Title: Part time Accountant
Work Arrangement: Remote - Malaysia
Schedule: Mondays - Fridays/ 40hrs per week
Work Schedule: Night Shift - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST (9:00 PM - 1:00 AM MYT)
Company Overview
Outsourced is a leading ISO certified global offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accountant to join a dynamic accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional to contribute their expertise in Canadian tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial reporting while managing multiple client engagements. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Canadian corporate and personal taxation, proven experience preparing financial statements, and the ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Preparation & Compliance
- Prepare tax returns, including T1, T2, and T3, as well as related tax and regulatory forms such as T4, T5, HST, EHT, and WSIB.
- Assist clients with various tax matters, including responding to CRA inquiries and supporting CRA audits or reviews.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Canadian tax regulations and compliance requirements.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare and finalize corporate Financial Compilation Reports (formerly known as Notice to Reader).
- Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and compliant with relevant standards.
Bookkeeping
- Prepare adjusting journal entries.
- Perform bank reconciliations.
- Calculate depreciation.
- Prepare income tax accruals.
- Reconcile inter-company accounts.
Client & Workflow Management
- Manage multiple client engagements efficiently, prioritizing workloads and meeting deadlines.
- Contribute to internal workflow management and collaborate with the tax team, providing guidance and support where needed.
- Proactively identify and resolve engagement issues.
- Maintain accurate and confidential financial and tax information.
Qualifications & Experience
- 3+ years of experience in private company public accounting.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate and personal taxation.
- Experience with trust and partnership taxation is an asset.
- Proven experience preparing and finalizing corporate financial statements.
- Experience dealing with CRA audits and inquiries.
- Strong knowledge of CRA Online Services.
- Sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn and utilize new technologies and processes to improve efficiency.
Software Skills - Proficiency in learning and utilizing new technology to improve efficiency and client service.
- Demonstrated experience with accounting and tax software, including:
- QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Intuit Profile
- Wolters Kluwer Taxprep (T1, T2, and Taxprep Forms)
- CaseWare
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with CRA Online Services is a strong asset.
- Experience with other cloud-based accounting and payment platforms such as:
- Xero
- Wave Accounting
- Hubdoc/Dext
- Plooto
- Wagepoint
Preferred Experience (Strongly Endorsed)
- Experience in Canadian Audit Engagements, including review and audit engagements.
- Canadian Tax Preparation, Review, Compliance, and Financial Reporting experience.
Work Setup & Requirements
- Remote - Must have a stable and reliable internet connection with at least 20 Mbps for both download AND upload speed.
- Night Shift: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST | 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Manila Time.
- Equipment will be provided by the company.
Key Competencies
- Canadian tax preparation and compliance (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, HST, EHT, WSIB)
- Financial statement preparation and compilation
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- CRA audit and inquiry support
- Client engagement management
- Attention to detail and confidentiality
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Collaboration and communication
Success Metrics
- Tax accuracy - Error-free preparation and filing of tax returns and regulatory forms
- Compliance adherence - Full alignment with CRA requirements and deadlines
- Financial reporting quality - Accurate and timely completion of compilation reports
- Client satisfaction - Responsive and professional client communication
- Deadline management - All client engagements completed within agreed timefram
What We Offer
- Health Insurance
- Professional Development: You'll have access to a monthly upskill allowance for continued education and certifications to support your career growth.
- Leave with Pay
- Flexible Work Hours or Remote Work Opportunities - Depending on the role and project.