Intermediate Accountant

Vaco; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting service provider in Richmond Hill seeks an experienced accountant to manage financial statements, tax returns, and client engagements. Candidates should have 1-4 years of full-cycle accounting experience and be working towards their CPA. Strong communication and detail-oriented skills are essential. Competitive salary between $80,000 - $90,000 per year, with additional tax season hours required.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Public accounting experience is a large asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements.
• Audit and review engagements.
• Preparation of corporate tax returns.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Strong communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

CPA in progress

Tools

CaseWare

QuickBooks

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Preparation of financial statements
• Notice to readers (NTRs)
• Audit and review engagements
• Detail oriented and good management skills to plan and budget for year-end engagement working papers, includes tax planning, financial statements and corporate tax returns.
• Preparation and/or review of corporate tax returns, estate tax returns and personal tax returns.
• Analysis of various types of corporate and personal tax issues, including dealing with Notices of Assessment, Objections and other tax planning or tax compliance issues.
• Well-developed working and academic knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, CAS, GAAS and IFRS.
• Knowledge of the accounting and taxation needs for Canadian private companies, including preparation or review of the annual year-end financial statements and corporate tax returns as well as the ongoing coordination and planning during the year for clients.
• Perform other ad-hoc projects as required
• Work overtime and Saturdays as required during personal tax season
• Identify potential issues and provide recommended solutions to clients
• Provide superior client service

About You

• 1-4 years of full-cycle accounting experience
• CPA in progress is a must
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• CaseWare, Case View, I-firm Tax Prep, QuickBooks is a strong nice-to-have
• Public accounting experience is a large asset
• Experience reporting under ASPE is a plus

Salary Range

$80,000 - $90,000 /year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client\'s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual\'s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.