Job Description

Senior Accountant - Public Company

Company operating name:

Manning Elliott LLP

Business Address:

1700 - 1030 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2Y3

Website:

manningelliott.com

Number of positions:

3

Description:

Manning Elliott is one of the largest mid-sized independent regional accounting firms operating exclusively in British Columbia. Manning Elliott has acquired the best environmental qualities from small and large organizations, resulting in an individually catered working and training environment. Our goal is to provide a workplace that focuses on a broader range of engagements than that of many other firms.

Our partners work closely with staff on all engagements, so you can expect to have professional and social interactions between not only yourself and your peers, but also senior staff; many of which are former articling students, who have climbed the corporate ladder to Manager and Partner positions.

At Manning Elliott, we offer an exceptional work environment that allows our team members to enjoy a balanced lifestyle while providing them with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our attractive salary and benefit package and flexible summer work schedule will appeal to talented individuals who share out desire to be the best.

Reports to:

Manager / Senior Manager / Partner

Job description/duties:

Under the supervision of their respective Manager, Senior Manager, and/or Partner, the Senior Accountant, Public Companies is responsible for the completion of routine and complex engagements, and the organization and management of all client engagements. The Senior Accountant, Public Companies, is responsible for the coordination and direction of junior team members towards meeting client and firm expectations. Key job duties include:

Applying technical knowledge and research in formulating client and firm related recommendations

Working with the engagement manager, anticipating engagement issues and risks, assessing alternatives and taking appropriate action

Training and mentoring junior team members and providing feedback to ensure they are able to make improvements on subsequent engagements

Building effective working relationships with client contacts, and responding effectively to client requests

Coordinating more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting team and other departments

Assisting with the management of clients and fostering excellent relationships while seeking out new business opportunities

Communicating with other members of the client service team, including partners and managers, ensuring client expectations are met and managed in a timely manner

Actively supporting and participating in firm wide initiatives

Participating in the firm's Team Development and Performance Management Program

Promoting the firm's Quality Control Standards

Skills requirements:

Designated CPA

At least 1 year experience post-CPA designation

At least 3 years experience with public company audit and assurance work

Demonstrated expert knowledge of relevant Canadian and US Auditing Standards, and IFRS. US GAAP is an asset.

Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

At least 1 year experience managing and mentoring Junior Accountants.

Estimated Start Date:

ASAP

Terms of employment:

Permanent, full-time

Wage:

$85,000 - 104,000 per annum, plus annual discretionary bonus/overtime. Subject to the company's performance review, compensation may be increased in the future.

Benefits package offered:

Dental and extended health benefits, AD&D, life insurance, disability

Vacation time:

3 weeks (15 days) of paid time off per year

Location of work:

Vancouver, BC

Language of work:

English

How to apply:

please submit your application with reference number and your cover letter online at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=bcb3dc37-05ee-4c71-a5eb-95696a3f4de9&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_CA&jobId=527506

Ref:

MESA2-PUBCO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$104,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC