Careers

We are always searching for talented people with real world experience to join our tax and accounting practice. We seek to employ motivated accountants with strong client focus and high levels of aptitude.

If you are interested in using your skills to make a difference for clients, and in working for a firm that makes an impact in the local community, take the first step towards joining our team.

Our business is constantly evolving, and so are our staffing needs. If there aren't any openings listed below, please check again. New career opportunities arise on an ongoing basis.

Future Positions

CPA Manager - NTR

We are looking for a CPA with Public Practice experience that is motivated to build (or has) their own client list to join forces with our firm

The ideal CPA is outgoing and wants to have their compensation tied to their performance and ability to build and service a book of business, instead of salary.

This position is not for everyone. But if you want to be rewarded for your results, rather than just your time spent, and you have the entrepreneur drive to grow, this could be your opportunity to succeed.

You can have the ability to work remotely or in our office, in exchange for a lower base salary, our variable compensation package rewards you for your ability to create a book of business.

Job Duties

Conduct/oversee compilation and tax engagements
Sign-off on financial statements and corresponding notes
Compute taxes owed and prepare/review personal and corporate tax returns and other tax compliance slips ensuring compliance with government standards
Review year-end tax forms T4s and T5s
Investigate and correct discrepancies/irregularities in financial entries, documents, and reports
Respond to client questions and queries
Raise identified technical issues with engagement group
Prepare/review professional correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts, and highlights resulting from the client engagement
Collaborate with client engagement team prior to the commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
Work with accounting software and provide support to clients
Develop and maintain relationships with client management
Develop a thorough understanding of CGL's services, businesses, and industry
Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
Raise awareness of CGL at community events
Lead engagement teams while coaching and mentoring junior team members
Attend professional development courses to further develop accounting, assurance, and tax knowledge

Are you still there? We’re almost through the boring stuff…

Experience Requirements

CPA Designation
Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience in a public accounting practice
Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
Experience working with accounting and tax software such as CaseWare, ProFile/TaxCycle, QuickBooks, Sage, and Xero
Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Office 365

Personal Characteristics (on the serious side)

Displays enthusiasm, optimism, drive, and passion while maintaining a high level of productivity
Professional whose honesty, integrity, confidentiality and high ethical standards contribute to effective leadership and optimal business relationship
Effectively expresses ideas and conveys information in business writing, conversations and interactions with others
Understands the importance of quality client service by being courteous, responding to client requests in a timely manner and monitoring satisfaction
Works collaboratively with team members in order to achieve a common goal and develops, maintains and strengthens relationships with others, both inside and outside the workplace
Takes responsibility for one's own performance by setting clear goals and tracking progress against those goals; is highly organized and uses personal judgment and decision making
Effectively manages multiple assignments, adapts to changing priorities and is able to work independently or as part of a team

The Real You? (on the not-so-serious side)

Willing to become a face of CGL
Maintain a high level of customer service that it takes to be the best of Red Deer
Willing to be trained internally for future job growth
Willing to shed old habits from prior workplaces
Want to work in a small office environment and help grow the business
Have an easy-going and laid-back sense of humour
Can shake their head in disbelief at the employer’s bad puns and pretend to laugh so as not to hurt his ego
Knows what it takes to work hard, take initiative, and be part of a successful team
Able to learn computer skills quickly
Strong vokabulary and accreat spelling (without spellcheque) because clearly not every error gets noticed by the computer
Focused on attention to detail and understands it is paramount to our success

To Apply

If this sounds like a fit for you, then get off your butt and send your resume/cv along with a cover letter that gives us more insight into your personality as well as your professional experience as to why you would be the person to help take CGL to the next level!

Accepting Resumes

7-Time “Best of Red Deer Accounting Service” is Now Accepting Resumes!

Do you have what it takes to be the Best of Red Deer again and again?

CGL Strategic Business & Tax Advisors (CGLtax.ca) is accepting resumes for a variety of positions from seasonal to full-time for future staffing requirements.

In 2016, named in Alberta Venture Magazine as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Alberta; this repeat Gold winner of the Red Deer Express Readers’ Choice Award for Best Accounting Service in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018 (sadly only Bronze in 2017) is now accepting resumes to fill an anticipated both immediate and future vacancies to service our clients across Canada from our office in Red Deer.

When applying please include the following information:

1) Position Applying for:

Chartered Professional Accountant (Designation required)
Accounting Technician (Accounting Diploma and 2 years experience required)
Seasonal Personal Tax Preparer (2+ years experience required)
Senior Bookkeeper (Training and 5+ years experience required)

2) Remuneration Expectations (Hourly wage; vacation; & benefits, etc) must be on cover letter for your application to be considered

Details:

Job tasks will vary by position, but we work as a team, so many of us at one point or another will have to do the following tasks:

Answering phones, taking messages, and screening calls (mostly telling off telemarketers)
Booking and confirming appointments for clients and staff
Collecting and processing Accounts Receivable
Dealing with people… if you don’t like people… then don’t apply
Using computers… shocking… we know
Sorting, filing, archiving. and scanning
Data entry including updating and maintaining our Client Relationship Management system database
Maintaining a constant friendly tone with customers
Working in a blue-collar office environment.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Preparation of financial statements and tax returns in accordance with our standards for clients in a variety of businesses
Effective communication with our clients, staff, and the CRA
Providing advice and training to other staff members
Build relationships with clients
Networking to help grow the practice
Recruitment of clients

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

See Position descriptions above
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Results oriented
Proficiency with MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook
Previous experience with an accounting or tax program such as Caseware or Intuit Profile is an asset
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines

The ideal candidate is:

Driven to succeed
Willing to become the face of CGL
Wanting to network to attract more clients to the firm and build a book of business
Maintain a high level of customer service that it takes to be the best of Red Deer
Willing to be trained internally for future job growth
Willing to shed old habits from prior workplaces
Wanting to start on the ground floor of a growing firm to grow and move up within the firm
Have an easy-going and laid-back sense of humour (if you take offense easily, don’t apply)
Has the ability to shake their head in disbelief at the employer’s bad puns and pretend to laugh so as not to hurt his ego
Knows what it takes to work hard, take initiative, and be part of a successful team
Willing to work overtime hours and some Saturdays when required in March and April
Able to learn computer skills quickly
Focused on attention to detail and understands it is paramount to our success

If this sounds like a fit for you, then get off your butt and send your resume with references along with a cover letter stating what position and terms you are applying for. Preference will be given to those that think the boss is good looking… but since no one would apply on that criteria we will settle for you telling us why we should interview you; and if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be and why.