Intermediate Staff Accountant

Crowe Soberman; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public accounting firm in mid-town Toronto is seeking a professional staff member with at least one year of experience in public practice. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and completing audits. Ideal candidates are working towards their CPA designation and possess excellent communication skills and knowledge of Canadian taxation. This is a permanent full-time role offering a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Convenient location accessible by public transit

Qualifications

• At least one year practical experience in public practice.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Able to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and required notes.
• Ensure compliance with firm's policies and GAAS.
• Complete audit sections: internal control analysis.
• Prepare corporate and personal tax returns.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Dedication and strong work ethic

Positive team player

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Solid knowledge of GAAP, CAS and Canadian tax

Client service skills

Education

University degree

Working towards the CPA designation

Completion of CFE

Tools

Caseware

Caseview

Taxprep

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Professional staff members in this position have at least one year experience in a public accounting firm. This position is responsible for various engagements and may at times be involved in two or more assignments simultaneously. Professional staff members must have a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principals (GAAP and GAAS) and Canadian taxation to be able to carry out and supervise field work in the more complex areas of the audit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements including all the required notes and year end letters (i.e., enclosure letter, legal information letter and engagement letter).
• Ensure that all planned procedures have been completed in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures, and GAAS, if applicable. Also ensure that all queries and outstanding points have been cleared satisfactorily.
• Complete the following audit sections: walkthroughs, internal control analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, revenue and expenses.
• Complete entire NTRs, reviews and small audits.
• Prepare corporate and personal tax returns.
• Promptly review any significant assurance engagement findings or questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation with the Manager or Partner and make suggestions as to their resolution.

Qualifications

• University degree
• Working towards the CPA designation
• Completion of CFE
• At least one year practical experience in public practice

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dedication and strong work ethic
• Positive team player
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, CAS and Canadian tax
• Requires little supervision on routine tasks
• Able to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously
• Excellent client service skills, with the desire and ability to understand the clients\' businesses
• Comfortable making contact with clients; conscious of client relations and expectations

Computer Skills

• Caseware
• Caseview
• Taxprep
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Located in the heart of mid-town Toronto, this is a permanent full time role with a convenient work location accessible by public transit. We offer a competitive compensation package that is commensurate with your experience. To learn more about our firm, please review the Careers section of our website.

At Crowe Soberman, we take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. Our dedication lies in fostering a workplace that is inclusive and free of barriers, enabling every individual to realize their full potential. We recognize the significance of a diverse workforce in achieving success and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We invite qualified candidates to apply and consider making Crowe Soberman your employer of choice– accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process, please advise us in advance. We build a culture of belonging.

We thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.