Experienced Staff Accountant, Audit - Enterprise

KPMG LLP Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant. The role involves conducting audits, applying accounting practices, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have an accounting degree, relevant experience, and strong client service skills. KPMG values integrity and diversity, aiming to create an inclusive workplace for all employees. This position promises to enhance your professional growth while assisting clients in managing risk and improving performance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with a public accounting firm.
• Experience with ASPE and ASNPO.
• Dedication to high standards of client service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial statement audits for companies.
• Apply audit methodologies at client engagements.
• Coach and mentor junior staff members.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Client service skills

Education

Accounting/business degree

Completion of CFE or working towards CPA

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Enterprise Audit group is looking for experienced Staff Accountants to join its dynamic team.

KPMG's Audit practice helps clients manage risk so they can focus on their core businesses. By intimately understanding the client's business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance.

What you will do

As an experienced Staff Accountant you will be required to:

• Apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices and methodologies at client engagements.
• Conduct external and internal financial statement audits for both public and private companies
• Participate in field engagements as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.
• Perform analysis of complex accounting issues.
• Perform financial and systems analysis.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.

As an Audit professional, you will provide a service that represents a high-value mark for our firm, helping companies assess their risk as they work to ensure transparency across their operations.

What you bring to the role

• Accounting/business degree
• Successful completion of the CFE and/or working towards a CPA designation.
• 1+ years post graduate experience with a public accounting firm.
• Excellent project management, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Experience with ASPE and ASNPO.
• Effectively monitors multiple or complex projects regularly to check how they are progressing against deadlines and budget.
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships.
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional in the performance of duties.
• Experience mentoring and delating work jr. staff
• Previous experience and technical knowledge to the benefit of the client.
• Able to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.