Senior Staff Accountant- Enterprise- Assurance

The opportunity

From small businesses to some of the worlds 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. Youll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. You wont find an assurance culture like this anywhere else so whether youre looking for a long-term or are interested in progressing on to other areas this is a great place to be.
As a Senior Accountant you will be a professional member of our EY Private Enterprise Advisory Services team. Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting audit and review services (audit and review engagements notices to reader (compilation) personal and corporate taxes) to small businesses and individuals.

Your key responsibilities

Together with our substantial investments in technology knowledge and learning resources for our audit professionals these enable you to deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders as our Assurance Senior.

Skills and attributes for success

• Prepare audit review and compilation (notice to reader) files
• Prepare personal and corporate income tax returns and other tax slips like HST and GST filing
• Assist managers with material for client presentations
• Understand accounting audit and review concepts and apply them to client situations
• Adapt audit and review methodologies to a range of client types
• Foster an efficient innovative and team-focused environment
• Use technology to continually learn share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery

What we look for

• University degree
• CPA or CA designation or equivalent
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public accounting and in performing audit review and compilation engagements
• Experience working with CaseWare/Caseview and Taxprep including NTRs and reviews
• Prior experience working with accounting software (QuickBooks Sage Simply Accounting and others)
• Strong accounting and tax skills general ledger cash receipts cash disbursements investment company accounting with knowledge of HST and GST administration
• Preparation of T4s T5s T3 Trust returns and T5013 partnership returns experience
• Strong personal and corporate tax knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel

Ideally youll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced dynamic team-oriented environment
• Personal initiative with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with clients team members and external parties
  

What we look for

Were interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. You have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide this role is for you.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our 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 thats right for you

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence Apply today.

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