senior accountant

Faber LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing client financial goals, preparing detailed financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will supervise and train staff, analyze financial records, and provide valuable financial advice to clients. Offering a collaborative environment, this position emphasizes accuracy and client focus, making it ideal for those passionate about accounting. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity could be your perfect match.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in accounting is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and manage balance sheets.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and tax returns.
• Supervise and train staff while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Ability to multitask

Proactive

Due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

Tools

Simply Accounting

Quick Books

Caseware/Caseview

MS Excel

TaxPrep

Xero

Sage Accounting Software

Accounting software

Job description

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Employer details Faber LLP

Senior Accountant

Job Details

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Work setting: Accounting firm.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Supervise staff.
• Train staff.
• Analyze clients' financial records.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures, and internal control.
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments, or companies.
• Develop financial plans for clients.
• Prepare reports and audit findings.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation.
• Analyze financial documents and reports.
• Examine accounting records.
• Provide financial, business, and tax advice.
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.

Experience and Specialization

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Accounting software
• Simply Accounting
• Quick Books
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Excel
• TaxPrep
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits.
• Financial benefits: As per collective agreement, Bonus, Group insurance benefits.
• Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits.
• Other benefits: Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities.

Who Can Apply for This Job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada.

Advertised Until

2025-05-22

Location

Edmonton, AB

Salary

$50,000 to $75,000 annually (to be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week

Terms of Employment

Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible Hours, Starts as soon as possible.

Work Conditions

Fast-paced environment.