Senior Staff Accountant - Enterprise - Assurance - Saskatoon

Job summary

The Senior Staff Accountant will perform complex audit, review, and compilation engagements for a diverse range of clients. They are also responsible for preparing corporate and personal tax returns while maintaining effective communication with clients and internal team members.

Job details

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The Opportunity From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization. Your Key Responsibilities As an Assurance Senior Accountant, you will be a professional member of our Enterprise team. Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting, and review services (review engagements, notices to reader (compilation), personal and corporate taxes) to small businesses and individuals. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our professionals, these enable you to deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders as our Assurance staff. Skills and Attributes for Success * Preparation of review and compilation financial statements and tax returns in accordance with Firm standards for clients in a variety of businesses * Preparation of tax returns (corporate, personal, trusts, GST, T4’s/T5’s) * Bookkeeping activities and assist clients with set-up and maintenance of corporate records * Effective communication with our clients, government agencies and with our mangers and staff * Keeping managers and other team members informed, on an ongoing basis of progress and significant issues * Providing advice and training to other staff members * Identify new business opportunities with existing clients * Participate in new business development initiatives * Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential * Sound decision-making ability and professional judgment * Strong problem-solving capabilities * Works effectively, independently and in a team environment What We Look For * University degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience. * Canadian CPA designation or equivalent reciprocal designation, or currently completing the Canadian CPA designation is preferred * Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience, in performing review and and compilation engagements including financial statement and corporate tax return preparation * Previous experience working with CaseWare/Caseview, Word and Excel is essential, familiarity with TaxPrep and various accounting packages is desirable * Knowledge of investment accounting an asset Ideally, You’ll Also Have * The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you. What We Offer You We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer: * Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry * Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career * The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any accommodations you may need. Inclusiveness at EY Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world. Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity [https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity] EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with the highest ethical principles and regulatory requirements. To all recruitment agencies: EY does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement or request from our hiring team will not be considered. EY is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

What you’ll do

The Senior Staff Accountant will perform complex audit, review, and compilation engagements for a diverse range of clients. They are also responsible for preparing corporate and personal tax returns while maintaining effective communication with clients and internal team members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree and have at least 2 years of public accounting experience. A Canadian CPA designation or equivalent is preferred, along with proficiency in accounting software such as CaseWare and TaxPrep.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus program
• Medical coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Vacation policy
• Paid personal days
• Learning opportunities

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial statement preparation
• Tax return preparation
• Audit procedures
• Review engagements
• Compilation engagements
• Bookkeeping
• Corporate tax
• Personal tax
• CaseWare
• Caseview
• TaxPrep
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Professional judgment
• Teamwork
• CaseWare Software Applications
• Investment Accounting
• Public Accounting
• Influencing Skills
• Building Trust
• Tax Strategy
• Effective Communication
• Advocacy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Reconciliation
• Corporate Tax
• Investments
• Capital Markets
• Decision Making
• Consulting
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Equities
• Financial Statements
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• New Business Development
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Requirements
• Coaching
• Tax Returns
• Team Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Enterprise Account Executive
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

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