Job Description

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Senior Staff Accountant at a well-established firm that offers a competitive salary, great benefits and understands work-life balance? This could be your dream job!

Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, the Senior Staff Accountant will perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses while overseeing and mentoring junior team members.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare audit, review and notice to reader engagements;
• Maintain professional and Firm standards;
• Maintain regular contact with Manager and provide updates on engagement process;
• Communicate significant issues to manager and propose solutions when appropriate;
• Identify, investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in client financial entries, documents and reports;
• Communicate directly with clients, government agencies and other business contacts as required;
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes;
• Raise awareness of the firm at community events and participate in networking events;
• Attend internal and external courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge;
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members;
• Provide internal training to staff.

Qualifications:

• Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent diploma or experience
• Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in public accounting performing similar work;
• Skills and Knowledge

• Superior time management skills: working efficiently and managing file budgets;
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working with ASPE and NPOs;
• o Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks, Caseware, TaxPrep or a similar tax program;
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles;
• o Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively convey messages and collect information;

If you meet the requirements above, please click to apply, or submit your resume to pat.bayne@gogpac.com

Thank you!