Senior Accountant
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- North York, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
A Senior Staff Accountant plays a vital role in a public accounting firm, overseeing and managing the engagement process for clients' financial records and statements. Our client is seeking an experienced accountant who can assist and lead audit and review engagements who also has experience with compilations and taxation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and perform audits of clients' financial statements, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
- Lead and perform review engagements
- Complete and review compilation (NTR) engagements
- Prepare and complete personal (T1) and corporate (T2) tax returns
- Collaborate with the audit team to plan engagements, set objectives, and establish timelines.
- Analyze financial statements and supporting documents to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Mentor junior team members and provide constructive feedback.
- Cultivate strong client relationships and identify opportunities for value-added services.
- Identify process improvements and incorporate new auditing tools and technologies.
- Strong experience and knowledge of ASPE accounting standards and regulations is required.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- CPA or working towards CPA designation is preferred
- Extensive experience (typically 3+) within public accounting.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
- · Proficiency in using audit software and tools.
- · Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- · Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Experience:
- Canadian Public Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead audits, review engagements, and compilation engagements, and prepare personal and corporate tax returns. Analyze financial records for accuracy and compliance, plan engagements, mentor junior staff, build client relationships, and improve audit processes.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, and a CPA designation or progress toward one is preferred. Candidates should have at least three years of public accounting experience, strong knowledge of ASPE and accounting regulations, proficiency with audit software, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Skills
- Auditing
- Review Engagements
- Compilation Engagements
- Personal Tax Returns
- Corporate Tax Returns
- ASPE Accounting Standards
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Engagement Planning
- Accounting Compliance
- Audit Software
- Team Mentoring
- Process Improvement
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Flexible Schedule
- On-Site Parking
- Paid Time Off
- Work From Home
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Public Accounting
- Senior Staff Accountant
- CPA
- ASPE
- Audits
- Review Engagements
- Compilation Engagements
- NTR
- Personal Tax Returns
- T1
- Corporate Tax Returns
- T2
- Financial Statements
- Accounting Standards
- Regulatory Compliance
- Audit Software
- Engagement Planning
- Financial Analysis
- Client Relationships
- Mentoring
- Process Improvement
- Audit Tools
- Accounting
- Finance