This is a hybrid position (2 days in office) for one of the top 20 accounting firms in Canada.  

The firm’s teams are diverse, and you will work closely together – 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’ 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 – 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