ACCOUNTANT

We are looking for a dynamic, professional Accountant to join our audit and assurance team. Exposure to or experience in the agriculture industry is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparing client year end accounting records, financial statements, and personal and corporate tax returns.
• Identifying issues & potential solutions and making recommendations for the best solution.
• Developing positive relationships with clients and staff.
• Participating in pre &post engagement discussions on the work and how to improve service to the client.
• Working within time budgets, monitoring progress to budget and meeting deadlines.

The Successful Candidate will:

• Have 2-3 years of experience in public practice or related field of accounting. Experience at a public accounting office is an asset.
• Have 2-3 years of computerized accounting experience with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Working towards or recently completed the CA or CGA program
• Be proficient with MS Word and Excel and preferably, good working knowledge of Caseware.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@catalystsolutions.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Catalyst however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CO-OP or ARTICLING STUDENT

• We are looking for a dynamic, energetic Accounting student to join our audit and assurance team. This individual must be working towards a CA or CGA designation.

This position includes:

• Preparing client accounting records, financial statements and tax returns
• Identifying issues & potential solutions
  
• Developing positive relationships with clients and staff
  
• Working within time budgets, monitoring progress to budget and meeting deadlines

The successful candidate must have:

• 4 – 12 months of experience in public practice or industry
  
• General Accounting computer experience
  
• Knowledge of Caseware would be an asset
  
• Strong communication and analytical skills
  
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
  
• Experience at a public accounting firm would be desirable

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@catalystsolutions.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Catalyst however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL

This role is perfectly suited for a positive, outgoing individual with excellent customer service skills, the ability to multi-task, strong organizational and time management abilities. We are looking for a highly energetic individual who is results driven with strong written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate should also be detail-oriented, proactive with the ability to work independently in a fast paced deadline driven environment, but also possess the ability to assist the other administrative team members as Catalyst is a strong team based environment.

This position includes:

• Managing complex calendars and schedules through the Outlook program
• Producing intricate documentation for the leadership team
• Acting as an intermediary between clients and Partners, accepting and returning
  phone calls, emails
• Drafting, proofreading and printing all documentation. Material will include routine correspondence, as well as financial statements, corporate presentation materials and other information for public consumption.
• Maintain and safeguard confidential files, documents and records as they relate to company operations.
• Time entry for the Partners into the time and billing software
• Preparation of monthly invoicing
• Coordinating travel arrangements

The successful candidate must have:

• Exceptional proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel
  
• Knowledge of Outlook
  
• The ability to create mail merges
  
• Previous experience supporting executive-level individuals
  
• Experience working in a professional Accounting and Business Advisory firm would be an asset
  
• A Post secondary education in an office administrative program. Equivalent years of office experience will be considered
  
• The ability to act professionally and in the best interests of the Firm and the leadership at all times
  
• Strong internal and external client service skills
  
• Previous experience with dictation or voice recognition software
  
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and handle tight timelines

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@catalystsolutions.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Catalyst however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.