Senior Accountant

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

RRSP with company matching

On-site gym

Free parking

Wellness program

Job summary

The HGA Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Calgary-area practice. The role emphasizes serving a diverse client base, preparing compilations, reviews, and audits, and mentoring junior staff.

You will collaborate with principals, managers, and clients to deliver high-quality accounting services, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Compilation, Review, and Audit engagements.
• Prepare and review working paper files for income tax returns (personal, corporate, trust).
• Lead on complex engagements and mentor junior staff.
• Analyze complex financial reports and provide recommendations.
• Perform variance analyses and account reconciliations.
• Support tax planning and client relationship growth.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Idea generation

Adaptability

Accountability

Independence

Time management

Mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

CPA/CA designation or near completion

Tools

CaseWare

Profile

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

The Firm

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

What started as an accounting firmquickly evolved into the ultimate entrepreneurial resource centre: the first ofits kind in Alberta.

Our team is innovative, highly skilled,and highly collaborative. We believe that bringing together every majorresource that business owners need to succeed under a single banner, driven bythe singular purpose to give entrepreneurs the resources they need, is the keyto maximizing the potential of Alberta’s entrepreneurs.

In a sea of professional serviceproviders, 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 ourteam’s. We want to help you grow, develop, and enjoy the career that you havealways wanted. Most importantly though, we want you to live the life you havealways wanted.

Our employees drive the success of theHGA Group, and that means we pride ourselves in empowering our employees togrow with us. The HGA Group gives employees so many opportunities to learn anddevelop their skills. We welcome you to the team knowing that you are lookingto grow your toolkit and make an impact. It all starts here at the HGA Group.

We love what we do, and you willtoo.

The Role

We’reon the hunt for a full-time Senior Accountant to become a part of the HGAFamily and add value to our incredible team. The ideal candidate will take on the positionof trusted liaison between principals, managers, and clients in preparing Compilations,Review and Audit engagements and assume leadership roles on complex files. TheSenior Accountant will report directly to their respective managers andpartners, however, as part of the Senior Accounting team, this individual willbe provided the opportunity to mentor our junior and intermediate-levelaccountants.

Perfect for someone who understandsthe value of customer service, this individual will enjoy working alongside themanagers to support our large range of clients and be equally as invested inwho our clients are as people, as well as their business and the 'numbers'. Ahigh level of accountability and initiative will be key to succeed in thisrole, as well as the ability to navigate and adapt to a fast-paced professionalservices environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparationand review of Compilation, Review, and Audit engagements
• Preparation and review of working paper files for incometax 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
• Assistingwith financial and strategic planning for businesses, income tax planning,and estate planning
• Assist principals and managers with managing a portfolioof clients, ensuring their needs are met and that relationships andaccounts grow and develop
• Provide support to team members in related tasks andguidance to junior staff as required
• Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate-levelaccounting staff

• Conductingany and all other duties assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduatedegree in a relevant field (i.e., B.Com., B.BA., etc.)
• CA or CPA designation, or designation nearcompletion
• 2+ Years’ experience in a public practice environment
• Strong technical expertise in assurance, accounting, andtax
• Comprehensive experience in compilation and reviewpreparation
• Experience leading and supervising staff is an asset

Skills & Knowledge:

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

Competencies:

• Focused onclient service orientation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention todetail
• Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills
• Ability to develop and present new ideas andconceptualize 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 wellboth independently and within a team
• Strong time-management and ability to effectively managemultiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to translatethis into mentorship through leading teams

WhatWe Offer

Benefits& Perks

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

HGA is on a mission to provide meaningful andimpactful opportunities that drive individuals to grow personally andprofessionally. 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 inproviding an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals have theopportunity to succeed. We are committed to building and employing an inclusiveand diverse work culture to serve our clients with excellence. Joining the HGAteam means that everyone is welcome, and we can provide reasonableaccommodation during the selection process, upon request, to meet your needs atany stage in the recruitment process.

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

Please note that only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.