Hey, we’re glad you found this! We are the HGA Group.
What started as an accounting firm quickly evolved into the ultimate entrepreneurial resource centre: the first of its kind in Alberta.
Our team is innovative, highly skilled, and highly collaborative. We believe that bringing together every major resource that business owners need to succeed under a single banner, driven by the singular purpose to give entrepreneurs the resources they need, is the key to maximizing the potential of Alberta’s entrepreneurs.
In a sea of professional service providers, it is our mission to do things differently, to break from the norm, and help people build their dreams - not only those of our clients, but our team’s. We want to help you grow, develop, and enjoy the career that you have always wanted. Most importantly though, we want you to live the life you have always wanted.
Our employees drive the success of the HGA Group, and that means we pride ourselves in empowering our employees to grow with us. The HGA Group gives employees so many opportunities to learn and develop their skills. We welcome you to the team knowing that you are looking to grow your toolkit and make an impact. It all starts here at the HGA Group.
We love what we do, and you will too.
The Role
We’re on the hunt for a full-time Senior Accountant to become a part of the HGA Family and add value to our incredible team. The ideal candidate will take on the position of trusted liaison between principals, managers, and clients in preparing Compilations, Review and Audit engagements and assume leadership roles on complex files. The Senior Accountant will report directly to their respective managers and partners, however, as part of the Senior Accounting team, this individual will be provided the opportunity to mentor our junior and intermediate-level accountants.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Preparation
and review of Compilation, Review, and Audit engagements
- Preparation and review of working paper files for income
tax returns for personal, corporate and trust returns
- Assume leadership roles on complex engagements
- Analyzing complex financial reports and records
- Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves,
assets and expenditures
- Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations
- Ensuring timely follow-up on notices of assessment
- Assisting
with financial and strategic planning for businesses, income tax planning,
and estate planning
- Assist principals and managers with managing a portfolio
of clients, ensuring their needs are met and that relationships and
accounts grow and develop
- Provide support to team members in related tasks and
guidance to junior staff as required
- Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate-level
accounting staff
- Conducting
any and all other duties assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Undergraduate
degree in a relevant field (i.e., B.Com., B.BA., etc.)
- CA or CPA designation, or designation near
completion
- 2+ Years’ experience in a public practice environment
- Strong technical expertise in assurance, accounting, and
tax
- Comprehensive experience in compilation and review
preparation
- Experience leading and supervising staff is an asset
Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of
relevant accounting frameworks and file documentation best practices
- Knowledge and experience in accounting software such as
CaseWare, Profile, QuickBooks (QBO), and Sage
- Strong computer skills (especially in Microsoft Office),
and intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel
Competencies:
- Focused on
client service orientation
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong commitment to excellence and attention to
detail
- Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills
- Ability to develop and present new ideas and
conceptualize new approaches and solutions
- Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate a high-level of accountability
- An ability to follow direction effectively and work well
both independently and within a team
- Strong time-management and ability to effectively manage
multiple projects
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to translate
this into mentorship through leading teams
What
We Offer
Benefits
& Perks
- Comprehensive benefits package including: Extended
Health Care, Dental Care, Disability and Life Insurance, etc..
- Group Registered Retirement Saving Program (RRSP) with
company matching
- On-Site Gym with employee discounts and group fitness
classes
- On-Site Free Parking
- Wellness Program
HGA is on a mission to provide meaningful and impactful opportunities that drive individuals to grow personally and professionally. We do this by offering competitive total compensation, challenging work, and engaging and collaborative work culture.
Our people are what set us apart, and we believe in providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building and employing an inclusive and diverse work culture to serve our clients with excellence. Joining the HGA team means that everyone is welcome, and we can provide reasonable accommodation during the selection process, upon request, to meet your needs at any stage in the recruitment process.
If you are a passionate professional who is eager and excited to take on a challenging opportunity, this is it!
Please note that only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.