Job Description

Intermediate Auditor (FULLY REMOTE)

About Us

Zeifmans is a tax, accounting and consulting firm that understands clients' needs and the full range of solutions available. We give straightforward, intelligent advice that consistently adds to our clients' bottom lines. We strive to build enduring relationships with our clients by consistently delivering value.

As a member of Zeifmans' dedicated team, you will acquire a deep knowledge of the business needs and goals of our clients. You can provide candid counsel on a wide range of issues, including assurance, tax, complex accounting, restructuring, acquisitions, and more. You will benefit equally from the experience and judgment of our senior leaders and the sharp, innovative thinking of our young associates.

About the Position

This is a

100% fully remote

position 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 an Intermediate Accountant you will be working on assignments under the direct supervision of a Senior, Manager, Director and/or Partner for all types of audit & assurance engagements for mostly smaller and mid-sized public companies

. You will be working in a broad range of industries on a variety of engagements, including emerging industries such as cannabis and psychedelics, along with investment funds, financial institutions, health care and pension plans.

Summary of Responsibilities

Completing and overseeing others' work on audit files Coaching Junior Accountants by providing input and expertise where necessary Building effective and long lasting working relationships on assignments with operational client contacts Provide valuable suggestions and contributions related to various assignments and projects Perform research and prepare more complex opinions for technical conclusions on client engagements Preparing complex areas of the file Co-ordinating group audits with component auditors in other cities and countries Reviewing work completed by Junior Accountant 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 To facilitate successsful remote work: High level of responsiveness to fellow team members Access to quiet, private work space free of distractions Very frequent use of Microsoft Teams or Zoom 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 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

Summary of Experience

2+ years of audit experience

Requirements:

Possessing leadership qualities and ability to support team members and goals Strong commitment to quality CPA designation or at least substantial progress thereto Knowledge and experience working with IFRS, ASPE and CAS to be able to complete complex areas of an engagement Must be a motivated self starter who maintains focus while working remotely 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
International applicants with no Canadian experience must have IFRS experience

Great Ideas. Positive Impact. That's Zeifmans.

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 wide-range 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 "Summer Fridays off" (July & August) and short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure) Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure) Flexible dress code Mental health resources and on-going mental health support Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community

Why Zeifmans?

At Zeifmans, you are just not just a number, you are an integral member of our growing Zeifmans team. We are a home to number-crunchers, big thinkers, day dreamers and scholars - because delivering big ideas for such a breadth of clients takes all kinds of wonderful minds.

Supporting you through earning your CPA designation:

Our Zeifmans team is here to support you through every step of earning your CPA. We offer a pre-approved program with CPA Ontario, provide paid study days to help you prepare, offer extensive local and cross-Canada training and we reimburse you for exam fees.

Helping you succeed at every level:

Get ready for 1:1 career guidance directly from partners and senior managers. You will get a chance to develop skills past just tax, assurance, or accounting - there's tons of room for personal and career growth, along with perks like year-long early Fridays.

Your well-being matters - professionally and personally

: At Zeifmans, we take care of each other. Our employees don't just survive, they thrive.

A focus on giving back:

Community involvement is one of our most important values. We encourage employees to give back and participate in a variety of company-sponsored fundraising campaigns that run year-round. If a cause matters to you, it matters to us too, which is why we recently launched a campaign that highlights charities chosen by Zeifmans' employees.

The Zeifmans Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Zeifmans is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and support all qualified persons to apply to all positions, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, age, disability, or any person who may require accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to request accommodation within your application, we ask you please contact our Human Resource department.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.