Job Description

This is a hybrid position (2 days in office) for one of the top 20 accounting firms in Canada.The firm\xe2\x80\x99s teams are diverse, and you will work closely together \xe2\x80\x93 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 the following duties:

• Independent completion of audit, review and compilation files and related tax preparation (40% Audit work and 60% NTR\'s, 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\xe2\x80\x99 work on files

• Coaching Junior and Intermediate accountants by providing input and expertise where necessary
• Building effective and long lasting 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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

• 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 thereto
• 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/Jazz-it, Tax Prep, QuickBooks and Simply Accounting

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