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Job summary
A professional recruitment firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced accountant with over five years in public accounting. The ideal candidate holds a University degree in Accounting and a CPA designation. Responsibilities include managing projects, supervising teams, and maintaining quality standards. Strong tax knowledge, leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills are essential. Proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks and Caseware is needed. This role offers opportunities for professional development.
Qualifications
Over five years of public accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of tax regulations is essential.
Demonstrates robust file management skills and organizational capabilities.
Responsibilities
Manages assigned projects or assignments, including financial oversight.
Facilitates the development of junior staff through coaching.
Identifies and cultivates new business opportunities with clients.
Maintains quality control standards throughout each assignment.
Skills
Public accounting experience
Tax regulation knowledge
Leadership and mentorship
Interpersonal and communication skills
File management skills
Education
University degree in Accounting
Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Tools
QuickBooks
Caseware
Jazz-it
TaxPrep
Simply Accounting
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Job description
Professionalism
Manages assigned projects or assignments, including financial oversight.
Supervises a team to ensure adherence to established qualitative and quantitative standards.
Facilitates the development of junior staff through coaching, knowledge transfer, and internal training programs.
Identifies and cultivates new business opportunities with existing clients.
Technical
Oversees complex and specialized materials in the following domains: Audit, Review, Notice to Readers, Tax.
Maintains quality control standards throughout each assignment or project.
Takes responsibility for special assignments.
Applies specialized knowledge to proactively anticipate, identify, and address issues pertinent to the client's business.
Interpersonal
Allocates resources effectively while providing leadership to the team.
Assumes accountability for the financial management of assignments and projects.
Responds effectively to client inquiries and suggestions related to assignments.
Development
Demonstrates a commitment to remaining informed on new developments within the profession.
Enhances the firm's image as business consultants and articulates our brand effectively.
Establishes productive working relationships with client contacts throughout assignments.
Summary of Experience
Over five years of public accounting experience.
Requirements
Holds a University degree in Accounting.
Possesses Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Possesses a thorough understanding and experience working with the Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), along with knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Strong knowledge of tax regulations is essential.
Experience in leading and mentoring a team.
Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with external clients.
Demonstrates robust file management skills and organizational capabilities, able to manage multiple engagements concurrently.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experienced in using accounting and tax software such as QuickBooks, Caseware, Jazz‑it, TaxPrep, and Simply Accounting.