Job Description

Description and Requirements
Work Location: Hybrid
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Richmond, ON
Compensation Range: $70K - $85K
Our client, a full-service professional services firm specializing in estate planning, consulting, business valuations, and litigation support services, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate, Accounting to join their team.
Role and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to gain thorough understanding of client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Devise appropriate engagement program including risk analysis and materiality.
• Prepare corporate tax returns, personal tax returns, T5013 Partnership Returns, T3 Trust Returns, T4/T4A/NR4/T5 Information Slips, T5001 Tax Shelter Slips, GST and EHT Returns, ETD calculations, WSIB calculations.
• Preparation of file, financial statements and draft tax returns, general rep. letter, ability to distinguish between compilation & assurance files, and various tax schedules within CaseWare.
• Ensure that the engagement is completed on time and within budget.
• Continuously communicate with the engagement partner and manager with respect to engagement progress - risks, issues and alternative solutions, variances from plan in terms of time and budget.
• Keep abreast of accounting trends and legislation.
• Manage concurrent assignments.
• Work closely with the administrative assistant team for client onboarding, proper processing and filing of documentation and overseeing the workflow.
• Enter daily timesheet and expenses in CCH, attend scheduled meetings, and maintain consistent communication with colleague for client engagement status.
• Coach and guide Associates and Staff Accountants.
• Meet billable target hours.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Technical skills for accounting, auditing, asset depreciation, tax knowledge and bookkeeping.
• Experience with T1, T2, T3 and other tax forms mandatory.
• Strong technical background in Canadian Income Tax.
• Experience with CaseWare, and CCH (Tax Prep) considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment characterized by changing priorities.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a resume by clicking "Apply Now".
The indicated pay range for this position is a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Additionally, it is emphasized that the pay band mentioned herein is the one established by the client company. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate's skills, experience and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work. Most candidates will start at the bottom half of the pay range, with the upper end reserved for candidates with extensive experience and skills and who live in geographic markets commanding a higher starting pay. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law.
This information is subject to change and serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions. Actual offers may vary based on specific circumstances and company policies.