Intermediate Accountant, Assurance

Stern Cohen LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Fridays off with pay in July andAugust

2 extra paid days during winter break

8 personal days

Professional development

Cloud-based tools

Job summary

Stern Cohen LLP in Toronto is seeking a Junior/Intermediate Accountant to join the Assurance Team. The role focuses on audit, review, compilations and tax engagements in a hybrid full-time capacity.

You will work with managers and partners, develop knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, and contribute to client service excellence and firm growth while advancing towards CPA designation.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or pursuing completion.
• 2–3 years of progressive experience in public accounting.
• Experience with mid-market/small business clients.
• Strong client service orientation and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review engagements, including planning documents and financial statements.
• Preparation of compilation engagements for owner-managed businesses.
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns and related filings.
• Correspondence with clients and understanding of clients’ businesses within budget and timelines.
• Develop knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates.
• Contribute to firm growth and community.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Client service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

CPA designation or pursuing completion

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

TaxPrep

Excel

Office suite

Job description

Intermediate Accountant, Assurance

Full-Time | Hybrid
Salary -$60k to $65K per annum

Stern Cohen LLP is a rapidly growing, award-winning, public accounting firm at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. We focus exclusively on privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Despite our 55+ year history, our approach is thoroughly modern (like our paperless office and use of cloud technologies).

The Opportunity

Stern Cohen LLP is seeking a full-time Junior/Intermediate Accountant to join the Firm’s Assurance Team. The role focuses mainly on assurance, compilations, and tax engagements. This role will report directly to the team's managers and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review engagements, including:
  • Preparation and completion of planning documents and financial statements
  • Recognition of accounting issues and cooperation with the manager/partner to create solutions
• Preparation of compilation engagements for owner-managed businesses in various industries
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns, related checklists and additional tax filings
• Correspondence with clients, acquiring a strong understanding of clients’ businesses and proactively responding to and anticipating clients’ needs within approved budget and timelines
• Gain an appropriate level of personal and corporate tax knowledge
• Maintain and develop knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates
• Contribution to firm growth and community

Qualifications

• CPA designation or pursuing completion
• 2-3 of progressive experience in a public accounting practice
• Experience working with mid-market / small business / entrepreneurial clients is preferred
• Dedication to client service excellence and a drive to understand the clients' business and maintain good client relationships
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to multitask, manage, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency and knowledge of accounting software, including Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, and Microsoft Office, including Excel

Benefits of Working with Stern Cohen

Stern Cohen Accountants is an award-winning Toronto accounting firm with a modern outlook and a strong reputation for world-class service and employee satisfaction. Stern Cohen’s values emphasize our commitment to work-life balance and to a collaborative culture that supports professional growth.

• A hybrid workplace with flexibility to work from home or from the office
• Flex hours and a real commitment to work-life balance
• Fridays off with pay in July and August
• 2 additional paid days during the winter holidays
• 8 personal days in addition to vacation time
• 2:00 p.m. closure on Fridays before every long weekend
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, and educational assistance
• Professional development training, coaching, and support
• Advancement opportunities due to firm growth
• “Dress for your day” flexibility
• A modern cloud-based work environment using tools like Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Teams

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, but humans make final decisions and judgments. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants selected for further consideration are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required.