Senior Accountant

About the Opportunity:

Join a team of innovative accountants renowned for solving complex challenges and excelling in accounting services for entrepreneurs. Based in Markham ON this leading accounting firm specializes in serving the needs of business owners with a strategic simplified and comprehensive approach to accounting financial and tax planning. With a rich history spanning over 50 years the firm is dedicated to addressing both professional and personal accounting requirements of its clients.

The Role:

We are actively seeking experienced Senior Accountants to join our fulltime staff. These roles are integral to our service offerings in accounting tax financial advisory estate planning corporate restructuring and risk advisory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing assurance engagements including planning fieldwork and staff supervision in a midsized firm setting.
  
• Demonstrating indepth knowledge of ASPE ASNFPO and CAS.
  
• Excelling in client relationship building leading a team of professionals and ensuring timely and accurate accounting work.
  
• Overseeing the preparation of audit review and compilation working papers financial statements and disclosures according to GAAP.
  
• Ensuring precise preparation of corporate trust and personal income tax returns.
  
• Leading the team in preparing special reports financial forecasts and clientrequested projects.
  
• Setting an example in training and mentoring staff upholding firm standards.
  

Requirements

About the Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics or equivalent experience.
  
• CPA designation and active member status.
  
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in the aforementioned areas.
  
• Proficiency in Caseware with knowledge of Jazz.
  
• Ability to work remotely 2 or 3 days a week.
  

Benefits

Position Details:

• Job Function: Accounting
  
• Reporting To: Manager
  
• Employment Type: FullTime
  
• Team Leadership: Managing a team of 3
  
• Location: Markham Head Office
  

Work Culture and Benefits:

Why Join Us

• A culture that values openness collaboration and enjoyment at work.
  
• Standard work hours from Monday to Friday 95.
  
• A nurturing environment focused on mentorship and continuous learning.
  
• Working with a diverse range of owners and entrepreneurs who appreciate our work and counsel.
  
• Commitment to professional development support for CPA approved courses and covering annual accounting dues.