Each September a KMSS recruiting team goes to a number of universities in Alberta and recruits students who have either just graduated with their Bachelor of Commerce Degree and are looking for full-time articling positions at a CA firm, or are in their third year of studies and looking for a co-op or summer position. Our annual recruiting targets are based on our anticipated requirements to continue meeting the needs of our clients. We strive for excellence. We look for students with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, fundamental skill set and a desire to serve others.

KMSS’s campus recruiting activities in September and October each year include holding information sessions, participating in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta’s (ICAA) “Meet the CA Training Office” event, and conducting interviews with potential candidates on and off campus. We invite candidates to tour our workplace and meet additional team members on-site.

If you meet the above qualifications but don’t attend one of the universities we visit, please feel free to e-mail your resume, covering letter and your university transcript to careers@kmss.ca.

Talking About KMSS

We truly believe we offer the very best opportunity for the ambitious, business-minded student. Below we address some of the ideas that prospective articling students have voiced about working at KMSS.

“I’m interested in working at KMSS, but…”

“…I’m concerned I won’t get any big-corporate-client experience.”
Big audits are not our business. But do not be misled. We audit publicly-traded companies and several of our clients generate annual revenues of $30 million to $80 million. Our audit partners have decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge to pass on.

“…I’ll have fewer opportunities to pursue a career in industry.”
We realize that public accounting is not for everyone and that you may decide to pursue an industry career at some point. The CA designation is a very marketable one, especially combined with the experience you will gain at KMSS. Your role as a business advisor will prepare you well for controllership and management positions with virtually any size of company.

“…I would like to pursue a work term abroad.”
While we do not have a formal overseas exchange program, we are part of worldwide network of firms called DFK International. This could provide opportunity to work in one of the 254 DFK member offices among 72 countries.

“…I’ve heard it’s best to start at a big firm.”
Our focus is on small to medium-sized entrepreneurial businesses. These types of clients provide the opportunity for students to be involved in all aspects of their business, from compliance and tax planning to management advisory services. We believe this ability for you to participate in providing value-added services to an extensive range of clients in numerous sectors results in second to none training and experience.

“…is your total compensation program competitive?”
Our policy is to remain competitive with the other mid-sized firms in Calgary, while maintaining a more flexible work environment in the process. Let us tell you more about our compensation program.

CASB Support

Beyond having their CASB courses paid for by KMSS in addition to their regular compensation, our students have access to Partners and Managers for coaching and mentoring. As well, we provide flexibility and a balanced workload to students to accommodate their learning and development.

As one CA student described it, taking the CASB program and working for the firm provided great rewards:
“The CASB teaches concepts and practical knowledge that can be applied in my day-to-day professional duties. Once I found the balance between working a full workweek and averaging 15-20 hours a week of homework, I could manage the workload and still have time to spend with my friends and relax. The support I received from the firm was very helpful in coping with all the demands on my time.”

Meet Our Students

Meet our 2012 Students:
KMSS would like to welcome the following CA students joining the Firm:

• January 2012
  • John Minchin – Dalhousie University (Co-op Student)

• May 2012

  • Melissa Collin - University of Lethbridge
    Dylan Kuhnen – University of Calgary

  September 2012

  • Derek Sobel - University of Alberta
    Krystal Hart - University of Calgary
    Michael Masi - University of Calgary
    David Fehr - University of Lethbridge
    Leif Engen - University of Lethbridge
    Dave Boake - University of Lethbridge
    Scott Smith - University of Lethbridge