Senior Accountant, Assurance (Reviews/Audit)

Position Summary

Bateman Mackay LLP is currently recruiting a full-time Senior Accountant, Assurance,

to join our Assurance/Audit Team. This this hybrid

role will be based out of our Mississauga or

Burlington office, as well as includes weekly work from home days.

As a Senior Accountant, you will hold a leadership position within the Assurance department, responsible for your day-to-day engagements, fostering relationships with clients and mentoring new or junior team members within the department. Your role will be divided into three pillars:

·        Client work (Billable Hours)

·        Continued personal & technical development

·        Mentorship of others (Junior Team members and/or Co-ops)

This position is ideal for an experienced and dynamic accounting professional with a strong technical background in public accounting, who is ready to contribute to the continued success and growth of BMCA.

Skills and Qualifications

·        Strong technical knowledge and experience with complex accounting and compliance, including an in-depth understanding of Canadian accounting matters

·        Excellent knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards with an emphasis on ASPE (asset: IFRS, ASNPO, ASPP) and Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)

·        Thorough knowledge and understanding of business concepts and government regulations, including HST/GST, EHT, WISB, payroll, and government assistance programs

·        Previous experience leading small audit and review engagements including leading a small team, ensuring sections are completed on time and on budget

·        Experience with identifying, researching and proposing conclusions on complex accounting issues

·        Develop solutions with clients and Team Members through collaborative effort and discussion

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

·     Contribute to team success and participate in a collaborative work environment

·     Strategic thinking and the ability to make sound business recommendations

·     Financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and make data-driven decisions

·     Demonstrated accountability and ownership workflow

·     Demonstrated high technical ability and quality of work, compliance with the Firm’s policies and procedures, and professional ethics and integrity

·     Thorough knowledge and understanding of business concepts and government regulations, including HST/GST, EHT, WSIB, payroll, and government assistance programs Proficient in MS Office, and accounting software (e.g. CaseWare, TaxPrep, CCH iFirm, Jazz-IT, and Mindbridge)

·     Arranging and presenting data on schedules, spreadsheets, returns or other work using Excel, Word, CaseWare or CaseView

• ·     Applying knowledge of tax forms, tax concepts, computer applications and other source material to prepare tax returns, projections or other data

Qualifications

• 3+ years' of professional accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience
• CPA preferred