Job Description

Staff Accountant (CPA)

Our client, a busy and continuously growing accounting firm working primarily with private sector business owners and community organizations, is looking for driven, detail oriented, and resourceful problem solvers to complement their existing team in Sudbury, Ontario.

The successful candidate will be a designated accountant, but we are quite flexible with level of experience as our client needs varied level of experience to round out their teams, whether your desired focus is in the assurance, advisory or taxation lines of their accounting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and finalize a wide range of Audit, Review, and Compilation (T1, T2, T3, T5) engagements, both independently and as part of a team governed with Canadian Auditing and Review standards.
• Supervise junior staff during field assignments, inform managers of engagement status, and manage the outlined engagement progress.
• Review work performed by junior and intermediate team members for larger assurance engagements.
• Provide effective leadership, mentorship, and skills development that support the values.
• Analyze financial information, accounting processes and operations procedures; provide account reconciliations and propose adjusting entries.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related note disclosures.
• Ensure financial statements and note disclosures are in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (ASPE only).
• Assess risk, controls, operational performance and adherence to GAAP.
• Prepare corporate income tax returns. Collaborate with the tax department on client tax planning opportunities.
• Prepare personal and non-profit organization information and charitable tax returns.
• Collaborate with peers and senior management on file planning and completion within time constraints.
• Provide personal, attentive service to clients to encourage productive working relationships.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients including communication to arrange timing of year-end inventory counts, interim, and year-end fieldwork.
• Develop appropriate knowledge, skills and competence consistent with CPA professional development requirements and professional competencies.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• CPA designation with relevant accounting firm experience.
• Working knowledge of ASPE standards required.
• Proficiency with Caseware or other accounting software is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) required.
• Related experience supporting owner-managed private corporations is an asset.
• Familiarity with various accounting programs and software is considered an asset.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Dedication to teamwork, leadership, and integrity within a professional environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with previous experience in a customer service-related position; strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Commitment to organization and high performance.
• Reliable vehicle and good driving record required as this role will require limited local travel.

• Competitive Salary
• Culture of lifelong learning
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Enthusiastic and participative team spirit
• Commitment to community engagement
• Flexible hours to allow for work life balance
• Casual Friday dress policy

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