Senior Accountant

The HGA Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

RRSP match

On-site gym

Free parking

Wellness program

Job summary

The HGA Group is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to join our Calgary/Edmonton region. You will act as a trusted liaison among principals, managers, and clients, preparing compilations, reviews, and audits, while leading complex engagements.

You’ll mentor junior accountants and collaborate with managers to serve a diverse client base with accuracy and strong client service. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., B.Com., BBA).
• CA or CPA designation, or near completion.
• 2+ years in public practice environment.
• Strong assurance, accounting and tax knowledge.
• Experience leading and supervising staff is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of Compilation, Review, and Audit engagements.
• Prepare and review working papers for income tax returns (personal, corporate, trust).
• Lead on complex engagements and mentor junior staff.
• Analyze complex financial reports and records; provide recommendations.
• Support managers and principals in client relationships and portfolio growth.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Analytical skills

Mentorship

Education

Undergraduate degree

CA or CPA designation

Tools

CaseWare

Profile

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

Job description

Hey, we’re glad you found this! We are the HGA Group.

The Firm

Hey, we’re glad you found this! We are the HGA Group. What started as an accounting firm quickly evolved into the ultimate entrepreneurial resource centre: the first of its kind in Alberta. Our team is innovative, highly skilled, and highly collaborative. We believe that bringing together every major resource that business owners need to succeed under a single banner, driven by the singular purpose to give entrepreneurs the resources they need, is the key to maximizing the potential of Alberta’s entrepreneurs. In a sea of professional service providers, it is our mission to do things differently, to break from the norm, and help people build their dreams— not only those of our clients, but our team’s. We want to help you grow, develop, and enjoy the career that you have always wanted. Most importantly though, we want you to live the life you have always wanted. Our employees drive the success of the HGA Group, and that means we pride ourselves in empowering our employees to grow with us. The HGA Group gives employees so many opportunities to learn and develop their skills. We welcome you to the team knowing that you are looking to grow your toolkit and make an impact. It all starts here at the HGA Group. We love what we do, and you will too.

The Role

We’re on the hunt for a full-time Senior Accountant to become a part of the HGA Family and add value to our incredible team. The ideal candidate will take on the position of trusted liaison between principals, managers, and clients in preparing Compilations, Review and Audit engagements and assume leadership roles on complex files. The Senior Accountant will report directly to their respective managers and partners, however, as part of the Senior Accounting team, this individual will be provided the opportunity to mentor our junior and intermediate-level accountants. Perfect for someone who understands the value of customer service, this individual will enjoy working alongside the managers to support our large range of clients and be equally as invested in who our clients are as people, as well as their business and the 'numbers'. A high level of accountability and initiative will be key to succeed in this role, as well as the ability to navigate and adapt to a fast-paced professional services environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of Compilation, Review, and Audit engagements
• Preparation and review of working paper files for income tax returns for personal, corporate and trust returns
• Assume leadership roles on complex engagements
• Analyzing complex financial reports and records
• Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures
• Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations
• Ensuring timely follow-up on notices of assessment
• Assisting with financial and strategic planning for businesses, income tax planning, and estate planning
• Assist principals and managers with managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
• Provide support to team members in related tasks and guidance to junior staff as required
• Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate-level accounting staff
• Conducting any and all other duties assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (i.e., B.Com., B.BA., etc.)
• CA or CPA designation, or designation near completion
• 2+ Years’ experience in a public practice environment
• Strong technical expertise in assurance, accounting, and tax
• Comprehensive experience in compilation and review preparation
• Experience leading and supervising staff is an asset

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant accounting frameworks and file documentation best practices
• Knowledge and experience in accounting software such as CaseWare, Profile, QuickBooks (QBO), and Sage
• Strong computer skills (especially in Microsoft Office), and intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel

Competencies

• Focused on client service orientation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate a high-level of accountability
• An ability to follow direction effectively and work well both independently and within a team
• Strong time-management and ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to translate this into mentorship through leading teams

What We Offer

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including: Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Disability and Life Insurance, etc..
• Group Registered Retirement Saving Program (RRSP) with company matching
• On-Site Gym with employee discounts and group fitness classes
• On-Site Free Parking
• Wellness Program

HGA is on a mission to provide meaningful and impactful opportunities that drive individuals to grow personally and professionally. We do this by offering competitive total compensation, challenging work, and engaging and collaborative work culture.

Our people are what set us apart, and we believe in providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building and employing an inclusive and diverse work culture to serve our clients with excellence. Joining the HGA team means that everyone is welcome, and we can provide reasonable accommodation during the selection process, upon request, to meet your needs at any stage in the recruitment process.

If you are a passionate professional who is eager and excited to take on a challenging opportunity, this is it!