Job Description

Company Profile

Our firm is a boutique firm specializing in providing accounting and financial advisory services to clients in various industries like healthcare, veterinary, insurance, real estate, etc . Our environment promotes an independent and flexible workspace.

Candidate Requirements and Responsibilities

We are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join a great family with a personal touch and strong ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Flexibility to work on weekends during tax season (Saturdays).

Willing to improve processes with the adoption of digital platforms, cloud accounting, and the progression of remote/paperless accounting.

You will be responsible for being the point of contact for a portfolio of 80-120 corporate clients. Maintain client relationships and answer their questions, ensuring that all their deadlines are met promptly

You will be reporting to the Managing Partner and Assurance Manager

You will be responsible for mentoring and grooming junior staff for technical assistance and improvements, directly reporting to you.

Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to work well with minimal supervision, balance multiple tasks and files, and be open to continuous learning to enhance their knowledge and skills related to tax and accounting to serve our clients.

Main Duties include:

Prepare and review complex compilation Engagements CSR 4200 files for private corporations and all related tasks associated with it Prepare and review complex Corporate (T2) income tax returns Prepare and review complex personal (T1), (Investments, Rental, Self-employed, Farming); Prepare and review complex T3 returns and other partnership returns Prepare all other tax forms T4/T5/T4A, EHT, WSIB Payroll Reconciliation, HST filing. Directly working with clients to coordinate the efficient completion of engagements, request necessary information, and review accounting transactions. Perform and supervise bookkeeping duties and recommend solutions to the bookkeeper. Correspondence with CRA regarding corporate, personal, payroll, and sales tax issues. Effectively communicating with the team, clients, and relevant government agencies Coordinate with the reporting manager to manage clients and recommend solutions to management. Other Administration duties like managing the Workflow software /CRM for your clients

Qualification

3-5 years of experience in a Canadian public accounting firm

Solid understanding of accounting principles and working paper file preparation

Experience using CaseWare, TaxPrep, Profile, QuickBooks Desktop and Online,

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and efficiently

Effective verbal and written communication skills with both clients and team members

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Good knowledge of corporate and personal tax

Post-secondary education in accounting

Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or any other similar major with a background in accounting a must

CPA /or Students working towards the CPA designation are welcome

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

Canadian Public Accounting: 3 years (required) Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person