Senior Accountant, Accounting Services

Stern Cohen LLP is a rapidly growing, award-winning, public accounting firm at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. We focus exclusively on privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Despite our 55+ year history, our approach is thoroughly modern (like our paperless office and use of cloud technologies).

The Opportunity:

Stern Cohen LLP is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to join the Firm’s Accounting Services Team. The Senior Accountant focuses mainly on Compilation engagements. This role will report directly to the Manager and Principal of the team, and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Notice to Reader financial statements using CaseWare;

• Preparation of tax returns (Personal, Corporate, and Trust);

• Investment accounting;

• Complete, review and develop an understanding of the client’s business as it relates to each engagement;

• Act as the main contact person for clients.

Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of public accounting experience;

• Strong investment and tax knowledge;

• Solid problem-solving skills;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;

• Proficient in CaseWare, Taxprep and various tax software;

• Strong attention to detail;

• Strong time management skills, including the ability to multi-task, manage and meet tight deadlines;

• Strong technical accounting skills;

• Knowledge of QuickBooks and Bookkeeping;

• Client service and relationship building excellence (for external and internal clients);

• Detail orientation and analytical/inquiry skills that will enable a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses;

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation);

Benefits of working at Stern Cohen:

• Culture of lifelong learning

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Enthusiastic team spirit

• Flex hours to allow for work-life balance

• Dress for Your Day casual dress policy

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at sterncohen.com, as well as our LinkedIn and Twitter pages.

Interested applicants are kindly asked to include a cover letter along with their resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact applicants who closely match our requirements.

Stern Cohen LLP offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.