Dale Fan & Associates Inc. is a small, young, dog-loving, tech savvy CPA public accounting firm located in Vancouver, BC--half old school, half new school. We provide accounting services in traditional ways as well as virtually through leveraging new technology and applications. With every issue or problem that a client presents, we bring an open-mind along with resourceful recommendations to the table and expect our new hires to quickly do the same. Our mantra is to provide absolute value through our intense client focus and effective accounting services.
What you can expect from us:
Collective team, results-oriented, respectful atmosphere and zero negativity workplace--DFA is a no office politics zone and we neither have the time nor energy to entertain that sort of stuff. Egos are left at the door.
The opportunity for your growth and more responsibility if desired
Challenge
Remote-friendly
Mentorship
Our job application/interview process for our successful candidates generally looks like this:
Review of your job application
Phone interview
Interview with a manager
Employment offer
Staff Accountant
Initial duties/responsibilities:
Working directly with the controller in order to enter data and shore up AR, AP, employee expense claims, and other ad hoc projects
Later on:
Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
Preparation of financial statements
Bookkeeping
Systems setup & support
Other filings such as GST, PST, WCB, elections
Assisting with client queries
The expectation is that you will learn quickly and gain mastery of the simpler tasks and eventually move on to more complicated/involved ones. In the future, the aim is for you to mentor new team members and help improve workflow at DFA.
Key traits/skills:
Polite, personable
Detail-oriented
Organized
Pro-active and independent
Fast and willing learner
Accountable/responsible
Great communication skills in both written and verbal form--clear and concise without giving the impression of being rude
Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure