Senior Accountant

Job summary

Work independently on a variety of engagements under the guidance of senior firm leaders, and contribute to assurance planning and the implementation of strategies. Support firm development and junior staff mentoring, while building and maintaining client relationships.

Job details

Qualifications A valid CPA Designation (or valid international equivalent), or successful completion of the CFE and working towards a CPA designation, Relevant audit experience within a Canadian CPA firm is considered an asset, Previous experience with Canadian Corporate/Personal Tax, Payroll Tax, Sales Tax, and other CRA compliance matters is considered an asset, Experience dealing with Taxprep and Caseware is considered an asset, Previous experience using various accounting software including Sage50, Sage300, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop is considered an asset, Willingness and ability to travel, Excellent communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills required, The ability to work independently, or in a team dynamic, in a fast-paced work environment, A can-do attitude and commitment to excellence Responsibilities Work independently in a wide variety of engagements under the leadership of Managers, Senior Managers and Partners Take part in firm-development opportunities by providing research and other skills to help in standards administration and overall firm growth, Assist in the development of assurance planning strategies and supervise their implementation, Assist in the mentoring and development of Junior staff members, Learn to develop and maintain client relationships. Expectations Our people are what makes it possible to serve our clients. We expect you to capitalize on opportunities to develop your skills and help others within the organ ion grow as professionals, Our clients are the most important part of our business, and your first responsibility is to ensure that our clients receive premium professional service f or a fair value, We expect everyone to contribute ideas for improving the way we serve our clients and operate a successful firm, We expect everyone to treat each other with courtesy, dignity, and respect. We look for ways to support each team member as they fulfil their personal goals and family responsibilities. To apply by email or if you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team here.

What you’ll do

Work independently on a variety of engagements under the guidance of senior firm leaders, and contribute to assurance planning and the implementation of strategies. Support firm development and junior staff mentoring, while building and maintaining client relationships.

Requirements

Requires a valid CPA designation or international equivalent, or successful completion of the CFE while working toward a CPA designation. Relevant Canadian CPA firm audit experience, Canadian tax and CRA compliance experience, and familiarity with specified accounting software are assets; strong communication, teamwork, independence, adaptability, and willingness to travel are expected.

Listed skills

• Accounting · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• Quickbooks Online · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Audit
• Corporate Tax
• Personal Tax
• Payroll Tax
• Sales Tax
• CRA Compliance
• Taxprep
• Caseware
• Sage 50
• Sage 300
• QuickBooks Online
• QuickBooks Desktop
• Assurance Planning
• Client Relationship Management
• Staff Mentoring

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

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