Intermediate Accountant, Assurance

Stern Cohen LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Fridays off in July and August

Personal days

Benefits package: medical, dental, etc

Professional development

Job summary

Stern Cohen LLP is a Toronto-based accounting firm focused on privately held businesses and not-for-profits. The Intermediate Accountant will join the Assurance Team, focusing on audits, reviews, compilations, and tax engagements, reporting to managers and collaborating with partners and clients.

The role requires CPA designation or pursuit, 2–3 years in public accounting, strong client-service orientation, and proficiency with Caseware, TaxPrep, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review engagements, including planning documents and financial statements.
• Prepare compilations for owner-managed businesses in various industries.
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns and related filings.
• Correspond with clients and understand their businesses to anticipate needs within budget and timelines.
• Develop tax knowledge for personal and corporate contexts.
• Maintain knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates.
• Contribute to firm growth and community.

Skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Client service

Multitasking

Education

CPA designation or pursuing

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

TaxPrep

Microsoft Office/Excel

Job description

Intermediate Accountant, Assurance

Full-Time | Two days in office/week
Salary -$60k to $70K 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

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.