Our Team

Location:
Burkett & Co. Chartered Professional Accountants
Suite 200, 3561 Shelbourne Street
Victoria, BC, V8P 4G8
Canada

Burkett & Co. Chartered Professional Accountants is a Victoria-based firm providing accounting, tax, and advisory services to small and medium sized businesses as well as high-net-worth individuals and their families. The CPA firm is a member of the Burkett Group of Companies that also provides investment management and family office services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth households. We pride ourselves on developing deep relationships with clients, characterized by trust and reliability.

Our purpose at Burkett & Co. is to empower our clients to achieve their business and personal financial goals. We strive to develop our experience and knowledge of the latest financial reporting, financial and estate planning and Canadian tax strategies. We turn our knowledge into value for our clients through our pro-active approach to providing comprehensive and innovative solutions. Among our Core Values are teamwork and a commitment to excellence.

Job Overview

We are seeking an Accounting Technician to join Burkett & Co.’s talented team. The successful candidate will reflect our firm’s core values while providing high quality support to all members of our team as well as our clients. This is a full-time position reporting directly to the managers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compilation engagement working papers.
• Prepare corporate, personal, and trust income tax returns.
• Prepare various T-slips and supplemental filings (e.g., T4, T5).
• Perform detailed analysis of revenue, expense, and investment transactions.
• Communicate with clients as required to complete engagements and file work.
• Assist with special engagements and projects, such as retirement planning, incorporation, corporate reorganizations, valuation work, and other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Public accounting firm experience.
• Experience with preparing personal and corporate tax returns.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., CaseWare, CaseView, TaxPrep, Sage, QuickBooks).
• Proven attention to detail and analytical skills, including problem solving skills.
• Effective management of competing tasks and deadlines.

Job Type & Location

• Full-time (Monday to Friday), on-site
• Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $50,000 – $75,000 plus overtime pay
• Professional development courses
• RRSP matching, when eligible
• Company social events
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Meal allowance for extended working hours
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Flexible summer Fridays (varies based on business needs)
• Opportunity to work closely with the Burkett Group’s investment management and family office services firms
• Opportunity to be a core member of a growing, entrepreneurial firm with long-term career potential
• A collaborative and flexible work environment that values both professional excellence and quality of life
• Close-knit office culture

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your cover letter and resume.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.