Senior Accountant

Our customer is a tax accounting and consulting firm that understands clients needs and the full range of solutions available. We work within the rules to make the rules work for our clients.

About the Position

This is a hybrid position (2 days in office) for one of the top 20 accounting firms in Canada.

The firm s teams are diverse and you will work closely together you will never be just a number at our organization. Plus you will get the added benefit of further developing your skill set through working with a wide variety of clients and robust list of industries.

As the Senior Accountant you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Independent completion of audit review and compilation of files and related tax preparation (40% Audit work and 60% NTRs compilation tax)
  
• Preparing more complex areas of the file
  
• Preparing personal tax returns
  
• Preparing corporate tax returns and preparing appropriate tax checklists
  
• Completing and overseeing others work on files
  

• Coaching Junior and Intermediate accountants by providing input and expertise where necessary
  
• Building effective and longlasting working relationships on assignments with operational client contacts
  
• Preparing complex areas of the file
  
• Reviewing the accuracy of 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 files
  
• Understanding technical standards with the expected level of assistance and supervision
  
• 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

Summary of Experience

• 4 years of public accounting and audit experience
  

Requirements:

• Possessing leadership qualities and ability to support team members and goals.
  
• Strong commitment to quality and accuracy
  
• Completion of a University Accounting degree and completion of CPA designation or at least substantial progress there to
  
• Development of a business advisor mindset is important
  
• Thorough knowledge and experience working with IFRS ASPE and CAS to be able to complete complex areas of an engagement
  

• Experience with IFRS and ASPE preferred
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate well with clients managers and partners
  
• Possessing strong project management skills and organization with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
  
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
  
• Proficiency in Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Caseware/Jazzit Tax Prep QuickBooks and Simply Accounting
  

Benefits

• Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members paid by the firm
  
• Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)
  
• Mental health resources and ongoing mental health support
  
• Opportunity for growth 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
  
• Flexible dress code
  
• Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community