Accounting Technician

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

As part of the Finance Plus practice, the Technician will excel in servicing a wide variety of clients ranging from small home business’ to large companies with multiple locations.  We have a strong culture of providing excellent client service and working hard to help our clients in all of their business needs.  Dedicated team players with strong work ethics will be rewarded with stimulating and interesting opportunities with our diversified client portfolio. 

• Provide assistance to clients on all aspects of bookkeeping 
• Client payroll, along with government remittances for payroll, GST, and WCB, and corporate installments
• Preparation of working paper files, including unaudited financial statements and corporate tax returns
• Completion of personal tax returns
• Completing monthly book of accounts
• Respond to client requests and inquiries on a day to day basis

• Previous bookkeeping experience
• Previous experience in a public accounting office would be beneficial
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated team building skills
• Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Good operating knowledge of excel, word, and other basic programs
• Excellent computer skills - Excel, Word, Sage Accounting, QuickBooks, and Payroll program knowledge is desirable
• Previous use of Tax Prep and Caseview programs would be beneficial
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information 

The expected base salary range for this position is $38,500 to $51,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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