Senior Staff Accountant

Job summary

Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping, and tax engagements, including planning and executing fieldwork, managing budgets and resources, and preparing financial statements and corporate tax returns. Lead and mentor engagement teams, maintain client relationships, address technical accounting issues, and ensure work is properly reviewed and completed.

Job details

We are currently looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work closely with partners and staff and join an organization that puts an emphasis on developing our people. Your Primary Duties And Responsibilities Will Primarily Include Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements Plan and execute fieldwork assignments, including managing budget and resource needs Lead engagement teams while coaching and mentoring junior team members Prepare financial statements and corresponding notes Prepare corporate tax returns Apply knowledge of Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Develop and maintain relationships with client management including responding to client questions and queries Involve appropriate firm personnel to ensure all aspects associated with the work have been properly addressed Demonstrate technical competence in practice discipline, serve as a technical resource for staff and provide suggestions for resolving technical issues A Successful Candidate Should Possess The Following Qualifications Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant work experience in public accounting Extensive knowledge of and experience working with Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles Ability to work under pressure, decisiveness, good judgement and common sense Ability to recognize and analyze problems, propose sound alternatives and conclusions Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills Experience with the following software is an asset Sage 50 QuickBooks CCH TaxPrep CaseWare We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Bouris Wilson LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Do not hesitate to contact us if you require alternative arrangements to submit your application. Candidates with a disability requiring accommodation during the interview process should advise.

What you’ll do

Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping, and tax engagements, including planning and executing fieldwork, managing budgets and resources, and preparing financial statements and corporate tax returns. Lead and mentor engagement teams, maintain client relationships, address technical accounting issues, and ensure work is properly reviewed and completed.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation and two to four years of relevant public accounting experience, with extensive knowledge of GAAP and business and accounting principles. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, problem-solving and communication skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and familiarity with Sage 50, QuickBooks, CCH TaxPrep, or CaseWare as an asset.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Compilation
• Review
• Auditing
• Bookkeeping
• Tax Preparation
• Engagement Planning
• Budget Management
• Team Leadership
• Coaching And Mentoring
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Canadian GAAP
• Client Relationship Management
• Problem-Solving
• Written And Verbal Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

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