Senior Staff Accountant

WHAT EXCITES YOU

Are you an accounting guru, with a knack for client service? Do clean working paper files and financial statements that tell a story make your heart sing? Do you want to be a valuable member of a solid team of enthusiastic and dedicated accounting professionals? If your answer is YES!!! to all of the above, you might just be the super-star we are looking for.

WHAT EXCITES US

Farnham + Company is a boutique firm in Mississauga. We have the privilege of working with some exciting, high-net-worth, driven entrepreneurs. They choose to work with us because of our unwavering desire to consistently deliver value through quality, care and candour. We are not here to punch numbers into tax returns and make debits equal credits. What gets us out of bed every morning is the desire to optimize our clients’ financial health and provide an unparalleled client service experience in the process. Obsessing over clients is not all we do. We take care of our people by providing a warm and welcoming environment for our team, where everyone is heard and valued. We are on a mission to revolutionize what a public accounting firm can be. Want to join the movement?

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced and confident accountant, who enjoys being in direct contact with clients. This individual will work on compilation engagements, corporate and personal tax returns, assist clients with HST filings and address the many “quick questions” that might come up. Our clients come from all industries and in all sizes. This breadth of the client base requires a solid background in all things accounting and tax. This variety can be challenging for some, but for the right person it opens doors to constant learning, personal growth, and a rewarding career.

We have laid out some of the performance expectations below but, to be honest, the sky is the limit – if you find a way to make the firm better – just do it!

Performance Expectations

· Preparing compilation engagements for companies in a variety of industries;

· Preparing corporate tax returns;

· Preparing personal tax returns;

· Preparing responses to CRA requests for information;

· Assisting clients with HST filings;

· Assisting clients with bookkeeping-related and other ad-hoc questions;

· Managing own schedule to ensure client reporting deadlines are met;

· Creating time efficiencies and managing multiple deadlines;

· Contributing to our positive team dynamic with all levels of staff and management;

· Developing respect-based relationships with clients and team members

Credentials

· Undergraduate degree/diploma with a specialization in accounting;

· Minimum of 2 years of full-time Canadian public accounting experience;

· Strong knowledge of personal and corporate Canadian income tax rules;

· Advanced working knowledge of Caseware, TaxPrep (or Profile), and Excel;

· Strong financial acumen and analytical agility;

· Detail-oriented, organized and able to meet tight deadlines;

· Self-motivated, results-driven, prefers to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment;

· Proven prioritization, time management and project management skills;

· Effective written and verbal communication skills;

· Strong interpersonal and client service skills and an ability to build strong client relationships;

· Strong belief that accounting can be fun!

Salary Expectations

· $75,000 to $85,000