Accountant

Swoon; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Toronto is seeking an Investment Fund Accountant for a 12-month contract position. The role includes performing independent financial validations, managing taxation, and requires strong investment fund accounting experience. Ideal candidates possess a deep understanding of the Income Tax Act of Canada and are detail-oriented, with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in investment fund accounting required.
• Strong experience in financial statement preparation for investment funds.
• Knowledge of IFRS and Canadian Income Tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial validation and prepare financial statement reporting.
• Manage taxation responsibilities focusing on regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Critical thinking

Excel

Education

CPA, CMA, CGA (or working towards)

Completion of the Canadian Securities Course or IFIC designation

Tools

TaxPrep

Job description

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We’re looking for an Accountant to join a leading financial services team.

Position: Investment Fund Accountant (Contract)

Contract Length: 12 months (possible extension or conversion to permanent)

Location: Toronto (Remote but on site during during Tax season in March)

Industry: Fund Accounting / Financial Services

Hourly Rates: T4: $30-$33/hour OR Incorporated: $34-$39/hour

About the Role

The Accountant will perform independent financial validation, prepare financial statement reporting, and manage taxation responsibilities with a focus on ensuring regulatory compliance and analytical integrity. This role requires strong investment fund accounting experience and a deep understanding of the Income Tax Act of Canada.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in investment fund accounting
• Strong experience preparing and analyzing financial statements for investment funds
• Experience with investment fund tax returns and distributions
• Knowledge of IFRS and Canadian Income Tax regulations as they apply to investment funds
• Strong Excel and related accounting software skills
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of the Income Tax Act of Canada

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with TaxPrep
• Working towards or holding an accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA)
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course or IFIC designation

If you’re looking to bring your accounting expertise to a collaborative team with growth potential, apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Financial Services and Banking

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