Senior Staff Accountant Assurance

Job Overview

Title: Senior Staff Accountant - Assurance

Salary Range:$75000 - $90000

Employment Type:Full-Time

Work Arrangement:Hybrid or Remote

Job Status:Existing Vacancy

The Senior Staff Accountant Role

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead Review and Audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Preparation of compilation engagements and corporate tax returns
• Coordinate client information requests and communicate engagement progress with the firms managers and partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and recommend value-added accounting tax and business solutions to clients and internal team members.
• Maintain complete organized and accurate working paper files in accordance with firm policies and professional standards.
• Accurately record billable time and assist with engagement planning and workflow management.
• Stay current with changes to accounting standards tax legislation and industry best practices through ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to firm initiatives process improvements and the promotion of a collaborative high-performing team environment.
  

Knowledge and Skills

• CPA DESIGNATION IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THIS POSITION with membership in good standing with CPA Ontario.
• Minimum three years of recent public accounting experience with experience specific to participating in Review and Audit Engagements.
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian accounting and auditing standards as well as Canadian income tax legislation.
• Experience with common accounting software such as: Caseware CCH Tax Prep QuickBooks and Sage 50 and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and client engagements simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• High level of professionalism integrity and sound judgment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate high-quality work.
• Shows able leadership abilities and willingness to grow their role at the firm.

About Vaive and Associates Professional Corporation (VaAPC)

Starting as a one-person Firm in 2003 Rolland Vaive focused on using his extensive background in tax to provide creative and specialized advice to his clients. Today VaAPC is a team of 30 located in downtown Ottawa that provides advisory services on complex matters estate planning mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring. The Firm also provides financial statement preparation including audit and assurance services bookkeeping and payroll support and virtually anything else that our clients may need to run their businesses successfully.

Though the Firm has since grown from its humble beginnings the vision has remained unchanged: Provide excellent service with an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and create a Firm that provides growth opportunities and a work-life balance for all who work here. Our firm operates on the principles of respect growth teamwork and collaboration continuous learning and accountability.

Our unique advantage lies in being small enough to offer personalized training and ensuring that you receive individualized attention and mentorship as you navigate a new role yet large enough to handle complex challenging and engaging work.

What we Offer

• Flexible Work Schedule Enjoy adaptable work hours that support work-life balance.
• Summer Fridays Off July and August Fridays off in lieu of tax season hours.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Competitive health and wellness benefits designed to support you and your family.
• Hybrid Work Model A balanced approach that combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Professional Growth Opportunities Ongoing training and development to help you expand your skills and advance your career.
• Weekly Catered Lunches Connect with your team over lunch on us once a week.
• Workplace Office Perks Unlimited coffee tea sodas and snacks.
• Engaging Team Events Regular all-inclusive staff events including midday activities sporting events seasonal celebrations and more to keep our culture collaborative social and fun.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Vaive and Associates we are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Our Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

Our hiring processes do not involve the use of artificial intelligence to screen assess or select applicants. All applicants are reviewed by members of the hiring team.

AI tools are permitted solely for administrative tasks such as taking notes during interviews.

Accommodation Requests

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment and selection process please contact

How to Apply

Please answer the screening questions and submit a cover letter and resume to: those selected for an interview will be contacted.Selected candidates are required to complete a competency test.

Questions Please contact Shelby at.

Required Experience:

Manager