Senior Accountant - Audit

About the Position

This is a 100% fully remote position for one of the top 20 accounting firms in Canada.

As a Senior Accountant you will be working on assignments under the direct supervision of a Director and a Partner for all types of assurance engagements. You will be working in a broad range of industries on a variety of engagements including emerging industries such as cannabis psychedelics and gaming. You will oversee entire engagements from planning to completion including but not limited to:

• Completing and overseeing others work on audit files
• Coaching Junior and Intermediate Accountants by providing input and expertise where necessary
• Building effective and long lasting working relationships on assignments with operational client contacts
• Preparing complex areas of the file
• Coordinating group audits with component auditors in other cities and countries
• Reviewing work completed by Junior and Intermediate team members
• Responding effectively and efficiently to client manager and partner requests

Summary of Responsibilities

• Planning execution and completion of audit files
• Understanding technical standards with the expected level of assistance and supervision
• Ability to recognize relevant accounting and audit issues from basic analysis
• Building effective working client relationships on assignments with operational client contacts
• Managing allocated projects or assignments including time management
• Responding effectively to client manager and partner requests and suggestions relating to an assignment
• Supervising and training junior and intermediate staff
• Maintaining technical knowledge IFRS ASPE CAS by: attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of audit experience
• Possessing leadership qualities and ability to support team members and goals.
• Strong commitment to quality
• CPA designation or at least substantial progress thereto
• Thorough knowledge and experience working with IFRS ASPE and CAS to be able to complete complex areas of an engagement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate well with clients managers and partners
• Strong file management skills and organization
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Proficiency in Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook
• Experience with Caseware

Zeifmans Offers You:

Though this position is remote you are always more than welcome to come to the office and meet fellow members of your team. Here are just a few of the other benefits of working at the organization.

Lots of opportunity for growth and advancement within the firm gain direct experience working with a widerange of industry groups and clients

Mentorship our teams operate with an open door policy

Collaborative environment everyone has a say in our success

Competitive compensation based on the Toronto market opportunity for annual bonuses

Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members paid by the firm

Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)

Flexible dress code

Mental health resources and ongoing mental health support

Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community

National training opportunities

Remote Work :

No